If I received a summons for probate and want to contest it, do I need a lawyer present?
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If I received a summons for probate and want to contest it, do I need a lawyer present?
My brother got my mom off her death bed to change the Will. I have been renting out one of the houses and paying property taxes for 4 years The new Will says that Idon’t get that property; I’m sure he wants it back. I can’t tell from the summos what day court is.
Asked on May 29, 2014 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Although it would be advisable to be represented by an attorney, you can represent yourself without an attorney if that is your decision.
To find out the date of the court proceeding, you can call the court and tell the court clerk the case number. The court clerk will then be able to look up the case in the court's computer and tell you the date of the hearing.
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