Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee

My fathers will

Hi,I have a legal question about my dads will.I was told from my step mother that he had one and i was named in it.Well she said she took it too probate court a lil over a month ago and i have heard nothin from her or the probate court.She has stopped answerin calls and the door from us when we come over.Can I get an attorney and file for a child half on my dads estate.He was worth pretty much and had lots of personal belongings.I am in need of some real advice?He passed away suddenly on June 6,08 and i haven' gotten anything of his and i was very close to my dad and he was only married to this lady for about 4 yrs.She told me she wanted to protect herself from us takin anything she and my dad had worked hard for.Can you tell me where i should turn next???I would really appreciate your help.Thank you Dennis


Asked on 8/04/08, 12:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Bradley The Bradley Law Firm, PLLC

Re: My fathers will

Yes. First, call the probate court and ask if the estate has been opened. If it has go down to the courthouse and make a copy of everything in the file (there may be a per page fee, but it is a public file and they will let you copy and review the file), and then call a probate attorney.

I am out of town this week but you could forward the documents to me to review and we can discuss early next week.

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Answered on 8/04/08, 1:08 pm


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