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Hypothetical question

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

DIY will vs hiring attorney. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but the other party is not cooperating.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?