File to be administrator of his estate. Then you can sue for return of the money. Meanwhile, call the banks and tell them what happened if the...

Unfortunately, while we could handle such a matter, there is no way to discount the fee as the work required is the same. We normally charge $1000...

It depends on what the lawsuit is about. If it is a personal injury type case, your lawyer for that case should make the filing for free.

The prior post is correct. If there was no probate filed and no administration, no one could act. As next of kin, you can file an administration...

The estate pays the fee. You are going to need to probate the will in court to transfer the title.

Make sure you have the original will (or control where it is), so you can file it. Make sure it leaves you the house and contents. If not, you...

Yes. It is legal as they live together, so there is a pecuniary interest in each other.

The manner of proceeding depends on the terms of the trust.

While I do not find two months objectionable, especially given the holidays and COVID, unless the other side cooperates, you are going to have to...

Who is probating the will? The executor must have the original to file with the court. If your mother is doing it, the lawyer must give it to her...