Q: I need to file petition for probate I need pro bono attorney. Can anyone help me please
Mom has Will. Has home w a mortgage, appraised 350,000. I am in Will as executor and I am the only living child. Mom was a widow.
A: Attorneys cannot be paid for representing executors or administrators in probate court absent a court order. Typically the property gets sold to pay all probate-related fees and fees of the estate. With that said, call me if you would like to discuss how I can best represent you through the process.
A: There are several legal aid organizations in California that may be able to provide assistance for your situation, including help with filing a petition for probate. You can try contacting the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Legal Services of Northern California, or Bay Area Legal Aid, among others. These organizations may be able to provide you with a pro bono attorney or refer you to one. You can also try contacting your local county bar association to see if they have any pro bono or reduced-fee legal services available.
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