I am a care taker,I was named a beneficiary in a will and it is being contested by a family member,do I need an attorney?
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I am a care taker,I was named a beneficiary in a will and it is being contested by a family member,do I need an attorney?
I am a care taker,I was named a beneficiary in a will and it is being contested
by a family member,there were other caretakers who were also named as
beneficiaries,they received summons,I did not,do I need an attorney?
Asked on August 13, 2019 under Estate Planning, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You don't legally "need" an attorney: you can legally represent yourself in the matter. But if there is a considerable amount of money or some valuable asset (like a car or home) at stake, you'd be well advised to retain an attorney. It's a cost-benefit decision: given what is invovled, is a lawyer a worthwhile investment to improve your odds of winning and keeping what was left to you?
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