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A beneficiary can hire and pay their own attorney to represent their own interests but they cannot alone hire the attorney for the estate. The court appointed executor or the court appointed administrator will have the authority to hire an attorney to handle the estate.
If there is no will any qualified person under state law can file a petition for appointment as the administrator. Qualified persons are generally a spouse, child or any other person who is an heir at law under the state laws of intestacy. A creditor can petition for appointment as administrator. The court appointed administrator can hire an attorney to handle the estate and pay the cost from the estate.
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∙ 10y agoIt is a good idea to consult a probate attorney. They understand and will follow the laws and requirements to settle the estate.
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As the sole beneficiary will you need a lawyer to go to probate?
Title to property, especially real property, does not pass to the beneficiary until the estate is probated. If your local probate court is very helpful you may be able to handle the probating of the estate yourself. If not then you will need to hire an attorney.
Both died intestate ca what do I need intercept full admin in estate Probate case pending in Ventura C Reason is step mom never probate my fathers estates asset valued over 450000k?
You need to hire an attorney who specializes in probate law in your jurisdictions who can review your situation and explain your options.
Do I need to hire a lawyer to take care of probate for my last will & testament?
It would depend on your individual situation, as well as how much the estate is worth. You may wish to contact a lawyer, however, and get professional advice on your individual situation.
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Your son had the right to name a beneficiary of his choosing for his 401K. Since it will bypass probate, there is no way for you to protest it unless you hire an attorney and try to bring a suit to a court of equity. It is unlikely that your suit would succeed.
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