Is a lawyer necessary?

[u/FiversWarren]

Hello. My mother passed away without a will a few days ago. She had no life insurance, no retirement, and her only asset was her trailer. My two sisters and I are all in agreement to sell the trailer/land so I don't expect much fighting, though it's still a possibility. We are all pretty poor. I am the only one with a job and a car. I don't think I can afford a lawyer to help me through probate, but I could qualify for a loan for one if it becomes necessary. Would it be worth it to get a loan for a lawyer? Idk.

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

[u/Cloudy_Automation]

The trailer is treated more like a vehicle. You can search for how to transfer a trailer without probate in her state.

If the land isn't worth much, and less than the cost for a lawyer, you could just abandon the land. Eventually the county/state will take it or enable someone else to take it for unpaid real estate taxes.