QUESTION
Do I have a case for slander? Do I have a case with law suet for attorney not contacting me about the estate I’m involved in
Asked on Feb 19th, 2020 on Estate Planning - Alabama
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My brother and sister alone with 2 friends has been going around town that I killed my father but was never charged with anything. My father died 4 years ago my wife has been battling cancer and I have not had the money to hire a attorney because of medical bills. I was told I didn’t need one that they couldn’t do anything without me being there. They have had court and been meeting and the estate attorney had made decisions without me there. I have not been contacted
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The attorney's client is the person who presented the Will for probate or applied for a determination of heirship, not you. Although it varies by state, often the beneficiaries of a Will do not need to be contacted until after a Will is admitted to probate. It is the person who presented the Will for probate (the executor) or the person whom the court appointed to settle an estate without a Will (the administrator) who makes decisions, not the other people who may inherit.
Slander is a separate question. If you have lost housing or a job because of false allegations, you may want to bring this up with a local attorney.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2020 at 5:35 AM
This is general information. It cannot substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. It is not intended to be legal advice or imply an attorney-client relationship.