Where can I go to find out if my mother's POA is registered in the city of Philadelphia, PA?

Ms. Stewart gives you a very good answer. You will certainly need a lawyer.

Sounds like part will go to Mom who survived Dad and part will go to the kids...but it will all end up to the kids. You'll have to open dad's...

I agree with Ms. Stewart. A will and a trust function differently. Assets that someone owns alone when they die are controlled by the will....

The look back period starts on the transfer date of the particular asset transferred. Thus those assets transferred today have a period that starts...

Yes, normally you would obtain an EIN For the estate. You can obtain one online (assuming you are actually appointed by the probate court) using...

Pension plans have many different types and provisions regarding after death benefits - you'd have to speak to the pension plan administrator to...

Her estate is responsible for her debts, you are not personally responsible. If that is truly all she had, you may very likely be able to use the...

There are not enough facts to answer this question. The contents of the trust will say who gets what - as to what is in the trust so without...

You don't have a right to see his will. (Most people do not "File" their will during life, and even if he did so you would not be able to see it)....

The calculation can be a bit complex. This link shows some examples and cites the statutes: http://www.njlaws.com/elective_share_of_spouse.html