Hire an attorney to file a probate. You will probably need a PR to be appointed with legal authority to communicate and sign documents with the IRS.

Your mother is entitled to a life estate or 50% interest if she makes this election timely. If he had no descendants, she may be entitled to the...

Yes, these funds will be payable to him or his estate and would be part of the probate.

Open a probate and the court's orders will act as the deed to transfer the property (assuming it was a homestead)

If the home was her homestead and that is the only asset, It should be relatively quick and inexpensive probate. The time will depend on the...

Typically they are signed by the Attorney of record, but they can also be signed by a judge

If someone objects to the claim then the person who filed the claim must file a lawsuit to resolve the issue. There is no hearing if there is not...

Yes, you can hire a new attorney to replace your current one. While the cost basis will be calculated based on the date of death, the purchase...

Hire an attorney to review the court records or request the records from the county.

Hollyn is correct, you may also have to send them a Subpoena. Talk to your probate attorney.