How do I protect interest in house mother left me that still has a mortgage that I am paying?

There are so many variables here (titling of the property; amount of the mortgage; value of the property, etc.), that it's impossible to answer...

In CT, can a Trustee write a simple letter stating that the beneficiary of a Trust, the widow, is disinherited w/out a hearing?

Unfortunately, there are at least three open issues here which prevent a legitimate answer to your question: a) I assume that you are not listed...

Can the executor of the will contest the will

An heir to the estate (including a child of the deceased person) can challenge the will whether or not he or she was designated as the Executor. ...

Provided that he is authorized to do so under the terms of the will, the Executor can refinance real property during an estate administration. If...

My attorney has prepared my will (he is executor) and my revocable trust (he is primary trustee).

Your best bet is to: a) pre-pay for your funeral arrangements (even meddling relatives don't want to pay for something which they can get for...

If my father is incarcerated and is the legal heir to his mother's estate, how would I go about approaching this situation?

I'm sorry for your situation. To be frank, your best bet is to hire an experienced estate administration lawyer who can help you determine: a)...

I have a ck for $445.36 in The Estate of my mother. Will I be able to cash it? I have a POA and death certificate.

Attorney Rosenberg is correct. Your best bet is to go to the Danbury Probate Court and speak to the clerk about an Affidavit in Lieu of...

Are there free services, such as legal aid society, to act as executor of estate if there is no one else to do the job?

Attorney Frederick is correct. The good news is that your ex-husband can simply decline to serve as Executor even if appointed by his mother. ...

I may petition for a conservator for my estate. Will I receive the funds I request or does the conservator have discretion?

In a typical matter, a person petitions to serve as the conservator for a spouse or family member who is incapacitated. In this case, it appears...

Can my I recover legal fees from suing a probate lawyer representing an administrator?

It is highly unlikely that you will recover your own attorney's fees from the probate estate. With that said, you clearly need a lawyer to...