Q: Summoned to appear/defend a civil action against me in Probate Court for my dad's will & need some questions answered.
Do I have to send in a defense on a civil action in probate court if I don't object to anything? It says that a judgment by default will be rendered against me for the relief demanded in the complaint if I fail to defend this action. I don't get what I'm defending if I have no objections.
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A: You can respond to the Petition served on you, but probably not required as in most suits. Go to Probate Court, read the File, and respond to questions. Hire a lawyer if it looks like you are not getting what you think you should.
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