See the answers to the same question posed in probate.

Do you think the nephew have the paperwork from when his uncle was the undertaker and how do i go about obtaining information.

You need to contact a local atty to discuss this issue.

Can any of her personal account be used for legal fees? Am I liable to tax on money I will not receive?

You really should ask an accountant this question since the issue is a tax one.

How to deal with small estate

The only sure way to answer this question is to pose it to an atty that works in the state where the inlaws resided when they died.

You need to consult with your own atty.

Same as above

As counsel suggested you can filter your request for an atty through AVVO and add that the atty must be fluent in english and italian law.

Sibling was 64 had soc. security, pension. Made no death arrangements. Can the Calif really arrest me for not paying 4 cremation

Are you sure it was the Coroner that called you? Maybe it was someone trying to scam you. You need to contact independent counsel who will give...

I believe as counsel has suggested that she should not be taking her fee until the matter is resolved. It is possible that she is trying an end run...

If estranged wife refuses to sign release of my brother in laws body, what can we do?

I agree with counsel. You need to confront "ex" and let her know there is nothing in it for her and she'll probably go away.

The bank says it needs to go through probate, but that will cost 200.00 to file. Is there anything else we can do?

I agree with counsel. If you paid the funeral bill you might be entitled to the funds as a creditor. You need to check with the court and see if...