You're going to need an attorney to protect your rights and keep on top of this situation for you. Given how they are behaving and what you've...

If the value of the policy is within the limits of the Small Estates Affidavit, you should hire local counsel to assist you with that. Its pretty...

Not typically. The value used is usually obtained from KBB or a similar sight after inputting hte property information, mileage, etc. You can't...

Any service or benefit that you provided to your mother-in-law will probably be seen a gift. Your wife, absent a premarital agreement, is allowed...

You could file an Application for Distribution under Chapter 360, if the timing is good. If nobody is cooperating or communicating and everyone is...

This would be a very challenging case. You would need to have the beneficiary designation on the bank account set aside. You would have to show...

If the Estate has been opened for 15 months, you could make a demand for Accounting. If the Executor fails to cooperate with that, you can file an...

I'm not licensed in AZ, but since the Decedent's estate owns at least a share of the vehicle, that share would be "in probate" would be subject to...

You should consult with a local attorney who practices in the area of Probate and Estate Administration. Local counsel will (should) be able to...

You should find a new lawyer. Attorneys have a duty to communicate with clients and keep them reasonably informed. If you can't get that from...