do I need a probate lawyer

What is the name of your state?ms. my mother passaway last year on 8/06. I had the home appraise and it was value less than what the balance. so with the bills I did't go probate. now I found out my mother had a court case that she won, with the money she won ,will I still need to go thought probate court, almost 8 month later.

Yes. You should contact a local attorney. That money will be used to pay debts of the estate first.