All heirs of the estate are entitled to notice of a filing to open an estate.

Depends on the specific language of the will--as to how she specifically left her property to the beneficiaries, typically with language such as...

Call that Probate Court--they'll tell you.

Great answers by both Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Harrell; they know exactly what they're talking about. Follow their advice.

No cause of action for a suit. Let higher management know and take your business elsewhere.

Listen to Ms. Shaffner--she gave you the perfect answer.

You need to contact the firms individually. There is no one clearinghouse for case evals that firms use.

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See a local probate attorney. At a minimum, sounds like estates need to be opened for the wills you have.

No lease equals a tenancy at will which equals a 60 day notice requirement.

The house becomes an asset of your late father's estate. That means probate in some form or fashion will be required.