He or she can do all the figuring and deduce how much your claim is worth

     As soon as you know there is going to be a conflict with your property and you are going to have to go ahead with a quiet title action, find a good attorney. You can find attorneys who specialize in this type of law and will know exactly what to do to be sure you stay in ownership of your property. Do a little research on lawyers before settling on the first one you come in contact with. You can also get references and referrals that might make you feel a bit safer about the attorney you do choose. Once you've chosen a lawyer, you will want to assess your claim. The point is not to worry about the weaknesses of the other claims but to focus on the strength of your own. You can assess your claim against the other claims but don't worry too much about them. That's where your attorney comes in.