Q: Do you assist with families who were included in a trust and will but didn't receive what I'm untitled to?
I applied for legal assistance through Texas legal aid and was told the executive director didn't handle the shares properly and I was told to get a private attorney because I have a case.
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Yes, our firm handles such cases. However, this is not the type of case that a private attorney is likely to handle on a contingency fee. You should assume that you will need to pay a reasonable fee at an hourly rate for services and deposit a reasonable initial retainer before a private attorney will begin work on your case. If you do not have the financial ability to fund such litigation, a legal aid clinic would be the right choice for you.
Be aware that cases involving wills and trusts usually fall within the area of practice known as probate law. You selected four other areas of practice, including Traffic Tickets and Workers' Compensation law. I cannot even hypothetically think of a situation where those practice areas might apply in your situation.
Gratia "Grace" P. Schoemakers agrees with this answer
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No one is entitled to anything ever.
You might receive a gift from someone who is living or dead. That is their choice, not your "entitlement."
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