My mother passed away now having a hard time even getting into her house there was a will I can't get a copy of my brother is ex

You can file a petition to open the estate yourself, ask that if there is a will that he be ordered to produce that will. You can even ask to be...

Is the IRA part of estate if the IRA has specifically a name of the beneficiaries ?

I agree with the other answer. If the IRA has listed beneficiaries then it passes to them automatically. If beneficiary is a minor or if the...

Who do my son talks to his deceased father left him money that he can't get until he turns 18 his birthday was Aug 27?

Contact the court. If there was a probate, the money may be in the court’s registry.

Depending all the facts, the officer may have been justified to search due to your probation status. You need to hire a criminal defense attorney.

How do I get adoption paperwork to surprise my step mom??

That will be a great surprise. You need to contact a local attorney to assist you. I’ve done this before for a client and it was a huge hit!

How much does it cost in total to legally change your last name for a male ?

Hello! The cost varies and I do these frequently. Are you 18? If so, no one needs notice so it's fairly easy.

Typically they will have to submit a final inventory and accounting to the court. When the person is dies I would try to open up a probate...

To echo everyone else, find a local probate attorney and follow their advice.

Is my wife entitled to my inheritance?

No she is not, but if you have those assets and then pass she will then be entitled to some of your estate. You may want to consider a divorce.

Regarding child custody, when two divorced parents reside in different states, which state has jurisdiction?

Good question. If the children are residents here now, which it seems they are, I would argue Tennessee now has jurisdiction. Typically, there...