Spouse joint account?

It’s now her money, no probate needed for this account

Not sure if this is probate or if I need a skilled attorney?

you'd best be served going to a local, competent attorney. i'd need to read the pension plan to see what if anything can be done for an after-born...

How much will a Probate lawyer charge for tranfering estate with no will?

A few thousand sounds about right...

I'm the Executrix of my sister's estate. I'm also sole beneficiary. Can I demand an admin fee before I settle probate?

Yes, there’s an order of priority of creditors, administration expenses including commissions are way at the top

just filling out the paperwork will only get you so far, even if it was completed correctly. you really need a local attorney for something like...

Does my daughter owe money back to estate?

This could go either way. It is fact based, something for which you’d likely need the help of an attorney.

How can I find out if an EIN application is being processed correctly, and when it will be issued?

call the IRS. they are the ones who issue EINs

Whatever goes through the probate estate.

Is there equivalent irrevocable life insurance trust in France (for the purpose of inheritance protection and tax reduction)?

I don’t know if Avvo covers France, or else you’d best be served by search8ng there -the equivalent of the bar association would be a decent start

Can my lawyer become my exciter of my estate

executor. yes, happens all the time.