A final account cannot be filed until all of the activities of the estate have been completed. Interim accounts are normally required to be filed...

You will have to first look to the terms of the trust to see if it addresses the situation. If not, then it may depend on who the beneficiaries of...

You do have the right to request an accounting. You need to do it in writing and it has to be done within one year of your father's death. YOur...

They would not be eligible to serve as executor in Virginia because of the forgery and embezzlement convictions.

Does his ex-wife or our mother have rights?

The ex-wife does not have any say in the disposition of his cremains.

Can non USA residents purchase a home in the USA?

Residency is not a requirement for purchasing real property.

What are my moms options?

The IRA will pass according to the beneficiary designation and not as part of the will. Sounds like your mother has an undue influence claim. You...

Do I owe the money ?

If they were gifts then you do not have to pay them back. If there is evidence that they were loans then the estate will consider them as a debt...

Do I still need an estate attorney to b able to sell these the house, etc?

You do not need an estate attorney to be able to sell the house and its contents. However, you should at least consult with a local estate...

Can they hold me accountable for either of these bills? Is there any reason I should meet with the lawyer?

Unless you personally hired the attorney or personally guaranteed the legal fees and/or the nursing home then you do not have any liability for the...