Q: How do I answer summons in TN, when I'm in FL. Civil to force sale of my inheritance, gma's house. No notice of probate.
I'm supposed to appear in Hamilton County Civil court to defend against split of property by sale. Relatives lied to me, never had POA, spent Gma's money. I'm broke. My dad died 9 days before Gma. I got severely depressed, overwhelmed. Tried to get atty's to help, but over the last year 2 agreed, then backed out, Last 5 said not enough time. Just found out they are spending Gma's money and they hid or destroyed Gma's will. I have money coming from dads 2017 IRS filing, but been waiting since June 2019. Got served for sale of house 9/10/2019, anniv of dads death, Gma's estate is worth $250k. Dad's will talks about Gma's new will and it going to me. Couldn't go to TN when dad was alive, IRMA, dad stroke, homeless. I want to delay or stop sale of home. Clifford, greedy uncle, Quit Claim deeded half house to himself w/o my sig.
What can I do at this late date. Nothing came together. been working on this over the past year. And what about the money in her account. Gma > Dad > me.
A: The ONLY way you can do anything to protect yourself is to go to the hearing and tell the judge everything you told us here.
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