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Can I get legal representation in a probate petition? | NC
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Q: Can I get legal representation if I was named in a probate petition filed by my spouse's children? A: Yes — if you are named in a probate or estate petition, you can usually hire an attorney to appear and respond for you. You do not have to handle the case alone. The key question is whether you are an interested party, such as a spouse, heir, beneficiary, or someone whose rights could be…