I would think that the check should be cashable / depositable by either party to a joint return. I am eager to see if someone who knows the answer...

No, this money goes to the nursing home, 'patient responsibility portion.'

How did the brother receive the account? Was brother a beneficiary of the account? If so, you are probably out of luck. If the brother was...

No one is an executor until a court ratifies their nomination in the will. Property is part of the estate. Once someone is appointed as executor...

Depends on whether there are assets in the father's estate. If there are no assets to address, then do nothing, else see an attorney.

If there are no assets to address, then probate is unnecessary.

Dad cannot give more than he has. So, if dad has a life estate, that is all he can give you. Unfortunately his life estate will have terminated at...

IF no one objects it should work. Also, you can move that the county administrator be appointed as administrator of the estate (no conflict)

If the children are over 18 then they can demand an accounting as a legal right. If the children are under 18, their parents or guardians can...

It is of no consequence that your divorce papers state that you own everything on the property. The motorcycle was not your husband's. See if...