Your only remedy is to bring a petition to compel a distribution in Surrogate's Court.

You can make a petition to compel a distribution, but interim distributions are in the discretion of the court. Your post is a little confusing,...

Yes, you should be worried. If your case is a Chapter 7 case, it is rare for there to be a 2004 exam in addition to the 341 meeting, which means...

If you can prove you live there, like with your drivers' license or other documents, call the local police precinct and the police can let you in. ...

Inform the lawyer that your mother died. Also, call the court. There is a filing called a Notice of Death, which should be filed with the clerk. ...

If the deed is in her name, you will have to go through probate unless you change the deed, or do a trust as you suggested. There are tax...

You can make whatever deal you want with your sister. However, each person has a right to the whole property. It is not like a condo where you...

Where did your father pass, NY or PR. If PR you need a lawyer there. PR laws are very different from NY.

You can call the court or look online to see if the will was filed. If not, there may have been nothing to probate.

A lawyer should charge around $500 plus the recording fee. Total charges will be well under $1000.