Q: My Dad was an attorney. He passed away. My Step mom forged signature and notaries are her employees. Help!?!?
Filed a first and second codicil. Dofferent language and contradicts his Will.
A: Take the documents to a local probate attorney.
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You definitely need to talk with a probate lawyer to give some more details. It sounds like you may have a good case for a "will contest." With that type of case, many attorneys describe a "race to the courthouse," which means you have a better case if you act quickly. This is because there's a shift in who has the legal burden after the probate hearing. The quicker you can file into the court case, the lower the legal burden you'll face.
When you look for an attorney, search for someone who focuses on probate law and has experience with disputed cases. Your attorney does not have to be in the Tyler area. Many attorneys can assist you after meeting with you by phone and email.
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