You need to make a claim in the estate immediately. The biggest problem you may have is proving that you were supposed to get paid, and if so, how...

If you were not named as a beneficiary you have no claim to the life insurance. And even if it went to his estate you needed to make that claim...

You need to consult with an attorney knowledgeable about Medicaid. It is possible that the house may be protected in the situation you describe.

Your question is rather confusing. However, the general rule is that someone who has a POA can do anything the person themselves can do.

You need to hire an attorney to examine the deed. If its solely in her name then she probably can do that.

You need to have an attorney look at everything. Its possible her life estate terminates upon her having another man live there.

You need to hire a lawyer to look at the deed and the will and determine what your rights in the property are.

You need to have a lawyer look at the deed and the will and determine what rights you have in the property.

Your question is very confusing and almost impossible to answer as written. But, the basic answer is if a valid will says who gets what, there is...

The attorney hired by the executor is the executor's attorney , and by default, usually is the estate attorney. But, If you think the executor is...