Who do I contact? What do I need to verify myself as kinship (oldest sibling) or maybe he named someone as his estate handler?

I'd probably reach out to the attorneys you noted from his check book - maybe they did estate planning for him.

It is best to have the advice of an attorney. The attorney that drafted the trust should be familiar with the estate.

Yes, a client can terminate their lawyer at any time and fax is an acceptable method. I would probably mail it also.

Do I have right to funeral arrangements ?

Kind of. You as a boyfriend have no legal relationship to your girlfriend. However, the children would be her closest relatives and since they are...

Yes, you may also ask to be administrator. Your chances of success greatly increase if you hire a lawyer. Do not delay, the deadlines tend to be...

How do you become administrator?

You file a petition for letters of administration in the county of of your father's residence at the time of death. Probate is very complex and you...

My tenant has girlfriend staying & i didnt okay it, how do i get her out?

It depends on what your lease says about guests. You probably have to evict them. Hire a local eviction lawyer.

If management rents to someone with snakes, should the other tenants be made aware of this?

There is no legal requirement that a landlord let tenants know what pets other tenants keep.

No, a will that was not properly executed is not valid and has no impact.

What do if my dog got given away without my permission?

You could file a lawsuit against her, but that is expensive and time consuming. You could try the police, but they often consider these types of...