Do I need a lawyer since my grandmother died and I am her closest living relative?

Assuming she had assets just in her name-YES. You will need an attorney to open the probate estate.

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Would my wife need a lawyer to get 100% of her father's life insurance as she's the beneficiary.

If the request for the benefit has been held up by the insurance company because of a legal challenge by the wife-YES- your wife needs an attorney.

My aunt just recently passed away and I, the nephew, am the next of kin. My brother would have been also only he died in July.

You need to consult with a local probate attorney to determine the heirs. Was she married? Most likely your brother's daughter would get the same...

Process Server Recommendations in LA? Can a process server tape papers to the door?

Napps.org will give you some choices. They would have to sign that they delivered.

My brother's kids gave PoAs to him (to attend closing). Can he give his PoA to me, and I sign for him AND HIS KIDS? real estate

POA's cannot be assigned-sorry

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What is the maximum $ amount or percentage of the estate can an attorney charge for settling an estate in CA.

I agree-repost in California.

Do I need a lawyer?

You will maximize your result only if you hire an experienced PI attorney.

Can a creditor hired by trust/trustee sue for debt, pain, suffering incurred from refusal to pay or negligent handling of trust?

Attorney Beres has given you an excellent answer.

Can an executor of a Trust be sued if a lawyer was used for distributing funds and closing Trust in the state of Florida?

Insurance policies are outside the trust because of named beneficiaries. The insurance company was correct to distribute the benefit directly. I...

I am making a will. Intestate means "as if not having made a legally valid will". Is the following correct?

You need to meet with an LA attorney so that you have complete understanding of the estate plan and to get your goals completed successfully.