Not every co-op has the same rules for this, and not all allow it. You have no inherent right to a transfer so you are going to have to follow the...

No. The spouse gets the first $50,000 of value, and the rest are shared between spouse and kids. Also, nothing is automatic. There must be an...

Your sibling is right. Per stirpes means to each branch of the family in equal shares. As opposed to each person getting an equal share. Thus,...

A funeral can be paid for and arranged by anyone that does it. She will have rights to his estate unless the kids bring a petition to exclude her....

You need to seek voluntary letters from the Surrogate's Court. It costs $1.

You need to bring an interpleader action in Supreme Court. You would sue the insurance company and the wife and any other interested party.

The lawyer represents the estate. You are the fiduciary. You do not need personal counsel. You need an estate counsel that will do your bidding....

While there may be laws in the home country about moving cash like that, there is nothing in the USA that prevents it.

Yes, if it the way the bill is being paid. If she is on Medicaid then definitely yes.

You are still the executor. You can get letters updated and open a new account.