You are correct. This should be a simple probate. Based on the stated facts, you can avail yourself of a summary administration. It's cheaper...

MY CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. IF HIS DEATH CERTIFICATE HAS HIS WRONG MARITAL STATUS THEN YOU WILL NEED TO AMEND THE DEATH CERTIFICATE. ...

A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IS THE ONLYONE WHO CAN BRING A WRONGFUL DEAT LAWSUIT. THE SUIT IS BROUGHT ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE AND THE SURVIVORS. ...

I AGREE WITH THE PREVIOUS ATTORNEYS ANSWER. HOWEVER THERE ARE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOUR INTEREST, INCLUDING ASKING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE...

IT DEPENDS. IF THE PROPERTY WAS YOUR MOTHERS HOMESTEAD, THEN CREDITORS CAN NOT COME AFTER THE HOME IF IT PASSES TO HEIRS BY INTESTACY OR BY WILL...

A BENEFICIARY OF A WILL OR TRUST DOES NOT HAVE TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY. HOWEVER, IF YOY THINK THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR TRUSTEE IS NOT PROPERLY...

NO ONE WILL ACCEPT YOUR WORD THAT YOU ARE THE POWER OF ATTORNEY, ESPECIALLY IF YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE A COPY OF IT, IF YOUR SISTER IS STILL...

THE PETITION FOR DISCHARGE NEEDS TO BE SERVED BY FORMAL NOTICE ON ALL BENEFIFICIARIES. THIS MEANS ITS SENT TO EACH BENEFICIARY BY CERTIFIED MAAIL...

I AGREE WITH GARY. THE DEED IS PROBABLY VALID ON ITS FACE. HOWEVER THE DEED CAN BE CHALLANGED ON GROUNS THAT THE DECEDENT LACKED CAPACITY, THAT...

if they are still legally married, he has rights to homestead, an intestate share, exempt property