All great questions, but you will need an attorney to guide you. There is no such thing as waiving probate. The testator can appoint an...

You have many issues and these questions are for your attorney. The father's verbal ideas/statements mean nothing for purposes of the probate of...

Have your lawyer make a written request for an accounting from the executor.

Yes, but have made certain the bank will agree that an affidavit is enough and there are no debts owed? You are half way there to getting your...

The neighbor is in the wrong. But if you do not do anything about it, you will lose your rights. See a lawyer.

In addition to the other attorney's comment, you should be glad that the insurance was paid because if something happened to damage the property...

You are not personally liable. A reverse mortgage holder can only get property upon death or permanent move out of your parents. That is the risk...

Yes. IRS Form SS-4 online at IRS.gov FREE. Beware of the pop up site that you must pay for. The SS-4 is not public. But there are many other...

The family has a right to assert their rights because they are parties with an interest in the estate. You also have a right to assert you...

Can I sell a house occupied by person with a verbal agreement to take over my loan?

Most likely you can. Any transaction involving the sale of real estate must be in writing to be enforceable. That does not mean the occupant...