Q: Can I fill the papers out myself to contest a WILL. Attorney I spoke with said I have a good case but wanted 2500 down
I cant afford that much.the original will was untouched for 40 years weeks before my dad passed my brother betrayed me printed new will had my dad sign basically on death bed. I went and got copies of original will and copies of deeds of property that was left to me from my mom not dad. I can prove even the 3 witnesses who signed the will dont even exist. Kings law office wants the case was even surprised because he said contested will were tough to win. Can I fill out the document myself and do this without an attorney. He said he can get the will my brother made tossed out and they would go by the original will. Which was a equal split between my brother and me. Over half million in property,money and stock. But I dont have 2500 down for retainer. I need to act fast it's still in probate but I need to do something before he starts selling off property
A: You CAN, of course. There is nobody stopping you. But you will most likely get better results if you hire an attorney. Always hire a professional. Trying to do this without an attorney is like trying to perform surgery on yourself. Yes you CAN. But it might not be the best idea.
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