Do we need an attny to file suit?

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What is the name of your state?FL

AM interested in knowing how the court would look at individuals filing suit against individual for money owed to a business rather than hiring attny. We are owed a large sum of $$ from a business purchase when former owner sold a second mortgage before buisness proved itself. He has died and his wife remains but is not inclined to repay debt. Any thoughts?

 

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You don't HAVE to have an attorney, but it would probably be better if you did. Anyone can file a lawsuit Pro Se (no atty), but its not all that easy.

Was his estate probated ?
Debts of the deceased are paid out of the estate. How long ago did he die ? Creditors have the right to make claims on an estate and can even force probate. So, I think you need a lawyer.

 

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Was his estate probated ?
Debts of the deceased are paid out of the estate. How long ago did he die ? Creditors have the right to make claims on an estate and can even force probate. So, I think you need a lawyer.

I do not know exactly what probate means. He died late last year, 2003. So does your response mean that even if he signed a contract and his wife may not have, we may still be able to get our money back? Thanks for the response!
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