Estate Dispute Legal Guidance

Summary

If a sibling refuses to sign for you to become a personal representative, you can petition the court. Report theft to the police and seek court intervention for estate issues. Free or low-cost legal aid is available through organizations like Arizona Legal Center and DNA-Peoples Legal Services.

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My mother passed away. My sibling refuses to sign to make me personal representative unless i allow her to stay at the house. I need to get things done with the estate. My sister stole my moms value jewelry the first night i allowed her here.
I'm sorry to hear this, ****.
- You can petition the court to be named personal representative.
- Theft should be reported to the police.
- If the jewelry is part of the estate, the court can resolve this issue as well.
I recommend contacting a probate attorney for advice.
I dont have the money to pay an attorney and the "free" legal help want mnoney too
I understand your situation, ****. In Arizona, there are several organizations that provide free or reduced-cost legal assistance:
- Community Legal Services
- Southern Arizona Legal Aid
- Volunteer Lawyers Program
These organizations may be able to help you with your probate case.
They want money toio.'
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. You may consider contacting local law schools for free or low-cost legal clinics. Also, look into pro bono services offered by the State Bar of Arizona. These options might be able to give you the help you need.
It is called contigency not pro bono according to those people
I see, ****. Contingency and pro bono are different. Pro bono services are free, while contingency means the lawyer gets paid only if you win your case. If you're unable to afford legal assistance, you may want to consider legal aid societies or non-profit organizations in Arizona that offer free services.
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Here are some Arizona organizations that offer free legal services:
- Arizona Legal Center
- The William E. Morris Institute for Justice
- DNA-People's Legal Services
- Arizona Senior Citizens Law Project
- Arizona Law Help
- Wills for Heroes Arizona Program