Is it possible to get a 10 percent or less contingency lawyer to handle a probate case involving around $70,000?

You should be able to do a small estate affidavit and get the asset. If the company will not accept that you will need to open probate. Is the...

In probate court, can paperwork be filed by a beneficiary who is still seeking legal representation?

You can file the declaration as long as you pay the first appearance fee of $435/$465. The clerk is not supposed to refuse to file it if you pay...

FAC demurrer is sustained and the FAC is dismissed with prejudice. Can i request to dismiss entire action without prejudice?

Mr. Martin is correct. It is unlikely dismissing your case will get the opposing party to drop their sanctions motion, and they are entitled to...

My brother and I were left money in a trust. We were to split it 50/50, My brother took his half and stole part of mine?

First, close the account so he does not take any more money. Then you have to decide if he has anything to pursue - if he spent his and is now...

Pink slip signatures.

Whether or not you are entitled to everything will have a lot to do with how long you were married and whether everything is community property. ...

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My parents have both passed away. They had a trust. In the trust I am to get my home.

You need to double check title. If actually in joint tenancy the trust does not matter and you can record an affidavit of death of joint tenant...

My sister is executor for my father's estate. He passed in California, where all his property is. She signed divorce papers

You can file for probate yourself in CA. If that is where your father lived when he died, and he owned property in CA, that is where probate...

My father passed away and his attorney will not take my calls to see the will. What do I do?

It sounds like you might want to get your own attorney to protect your interests. If you do not want to take that step just yet, you can file a...

When a civil lawsuit is filed in Probate court, does the petitioner have the right to withdraw the lawsuit at any time?

The Plaintiff can withdraw the lawsuit at any time unless the Defendant filed a counter claim. Damages for withholding the distribution would then...

Can a threat of lawsuit be used to coerce a beneficiary to accepting a settlement less than their stated share?

You will want to go over this fact pattern and the documents directly with an attorney. It is unclear what civil lawsuit was filed and why.