Q: How do I address the courts that my husband didn't die single & we currently live in our home we bought several yes ago.
He had no will & I wasn't added to the deed on our home. Myself & kids have lived in our home & currently still do. Husband has 1remaining heir and to their belief he passed away single when in fact he did not. Probate court date is days away & I need to know how to address the court or if I just go to the court date hearing. I can't afford an attorney & can't get legal aide to get back w me despite them telling me to bear w them till they figure out what I need to do
A:
Yes, you need to go to the Court hearing and tell the Judge what you posted. If you have your marriage license take it to the hearing, so you can prove you are married and a copy of the deed to show that the home was purchased after the marriage. If you don't have the documents, just tell the Judge you are married to him, but its better to have proof since you are pro se.
Probate can be complicated so you need an attorney. You can ask for a continuance to allow time for legal aid to assist you. Keep calling Legal Aid. Good luck!
David A. Cincotta and James Tack Jr agree with this answer
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