You need to probate the will. You can sell it directly from the estate, if you both consent. But the co-op will require a Surrogate decree.

I do not understand the "escrow". You can decline the bequest if there is no value, but you need to do so with a form in Surrogate's Court.

This is a scam. Do not respond. No one does cases like this. I promise there is no money for you.

Legally yes. Best form, no. There are thousands of notaries, including remote. Get one. It creates issues that are not necessary.

You will not need original death certificates, but will need proof of death, like a funeral announcement. A list is not sufficient.

It is not a do-over, but you need to bring a petition to be appointed instead. You must get a court order.

That wording is traditional but not legally required. If all else was done correctly then you are fine.

The transfer is automatic as a matter of law if the deed provides a joint tenancy with right of survivorship. When you sell or refinance you will...

Notify the prosecutor with a copy of the death certificate. Send it to the same address as the not guilty plea with a cover note with the summons...

The actual priority debt is the funeral bill. The person advancing the money should be repaid first. Technically, creditors are paid pro-rata. ...