Father died intestate 12 years ago. Spouse, not blood related to 3 sons never filed probate and took possession of real estate .

You appear to have a good understanding of the intestacy statute, however, I would surmise that the house was owned jointly (with right of...

Can I still sue my mom for not giving me what was left to me in the will of a relative who died in 2005?

I assume your mother handled his estate? How old were you and did you or your legal representative receive notice of the probate/notice of...

Yes, you are correct. However, sometimes in certain states a joint account can be considered a "convenience" account meaning it is like a POA...

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Who has the resposibility to distribute the assets of the estate?

It is the executor's responsibility to distribute the assets per the will. If he is failing to do that and you don't have a satisfactory...

The situation you describe would best be handled by your filing for guardianship.

We were left monies in our fathers will we don't know how much can we ask the lawyer that is handling the will

You certainly can and should ask! You may want a lawyer to help you understand the process, etc.

Do I need a Colorado lawyer since my mother lived & died in that state. I live in Arizona. I wish to contest a will.

Obviously you have a complicated and difficult situation. If she lived and died in CO then her estate is in Colorado so yes if you wished to...

Signed receipt/release with no funds

It does seem a bit slow but the practice you describe is not all that uncommon. I would hold tight and as long as they appear to be responsive you...

Can I sue a regional college for charging me for a class that I did not take?

Sounds like you have a very strong case - the problem is that you appear to not have responded appropriately to the initial lawsuit/judgment. You...

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I owe $ to the IRS & my mother is leaving me money in her will. I understand they will take this? Any way around?

I do not think it is unethical to explain the collection methods of the IRS. Typically the IRS will or can do the following things when collecting...