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Question

My dad died in march and we paid a lawyer $2500 to probate his will but my dad had a woman living with him and she has a handwritten will that isnt finished. anyway My lawyer is dragging his feet and messing up. He told me last week that he didnt havea will but he gave me a copy of my dads will so i had to fax my copy so they would know what to lookfor in my dads living trust binder. My mom died 4 years ago and left everything to dad who was supposed to leave it to me and my brother. I dont have a lot of money and the things are mostly stuff from my mom. Does anyone know where i might get some legal help that doesnt cost much? Do you know a lawyer in the golden triangle in Texas that might let me pay out the case? Any suggestions will help Thank You And God bless

Answer 1

You are in luck, because I work at the Wyoming State Bar-Law Center, and I refer attorneys to people. I suggest calling the Texas State Bar, requesting a Probate Attorney....I would refer you to someone, but you don't want a Wyoming Attorney! Anyway, the number is [phone]. Good luck!

Answer 2

I'm not sure about your state but there usually are Legal Aid Societies that can help you. I know dealing with the death of a family member is hard enough but then to have lawyers drag their feet makes it that much harder. Something is not right with the guy you hired if he doesn't even have a copy of the will. If there is no assistance league in your area, try contacting the state bar and asking for a direction to go in.
Unfinished wills are not legal or valid.

Answer 3

I don't know any lawyers in Texas, but you can contact the Texas State Bar and lodge an ethics complaint if you think your attorney is being incompetent.

You can also tell your attorney your concerns, and that you might have to go to the ethics committee if he doesn't get on the ball. Sometimes, this helps; unfortunately, sometimes it also makes things worse.

Good luck.