Notary is not required in NYS but will enable the will to be self proving, meaning that the probate court would not require contacting the two...

You can try speaking to your sister.

The distribution of assets through probate would occur regardless if he was in prison or not. Whether he has access to the assets is a different...

You will have to file the gift tax for gifting the car to your mom. Contact your tax preparer for assistance. Chances are that you won't have to...