In a will, are those named as heirs upon the death of the primary heir, still heirs?

I suggest that you contact an Arizona probate attorney because this fact scenario does not work.

Does she has standing?

Anyone who is a beneficiary has standing. You need to see a local attorney.

You should check with your county probate court to make sure the will is valid because every county is different. The will should be valid without...

Do I need a lawyer for probate

Mr. Morgan is correct. Since GA does not recognize common law marriage you can move forward but of course you want to be concerned whether she is...

I agree with the other attorneys that you will have to spend some money if you are sure you are a beneficiary and the trustee has refused to help...

Does social sec. form from MD indicating fa is incapable of managing benefits and finances due to dementia proof of incapacity?

Yes, and I agree with Mr. Goossens. Particularly important and tripping people up is letting financial accounts know so they can file under a...

If an estate has a house worth $150k but not enough money to pay for funeral, does the house have to be sold?

The other attorneys have explained the issue of your having to loan some money to the estate or sell the house to pay his bills/estate tax

If I let him be admin. can he get any money in these accounts and what would be best way for me to not have to pay legal fees?

I agree with both of the other attorneys. If you are on a joint account you will receive that and as beneficiary you will receive the annuity.

My trustee brother refuses to release a copy of the trust to any of the beneficiaries (siblings) of my mothers estate

As my colleagues state, you should obtain counsel with a litigator. Qualified beneficiaries are entitled to copies of the trust document. We...

If the instructions in a irrevocable trust are not followed per the trust, is this legal?.

I know exact words are followed when looking at legal documents but "refinance" is just a similar term. I don't think you have recourse unless...