How do I go about filing for an estate.

As suggested above you can either file to open probate or you may be able to file a spousal property petition. My suspicion is you will need to...

Any lawyer out there willing to meet and consider representing case against Morgan Stanley on contingency?

My firm might be willing. Please give us a call and my secretary will tell you what we need.

Will I be forced to sell a property if the estate doesn't have enough cash to pay off the probate and attorney's fees?

Yes. I see other attorneys have raised the possibility of a loan. If you do it through a private lender I strongly urge you to get every...

What can I do to protect myself in my rightful share of the estate

Your question makes me wonder if your aunt is administering a trust rather than conducting a probate. If this is a trust then your aunt has duty...

How do I get my late mom's inheritance from her fathers estate, she died before the estate could be settled?

It isnt clear to me if this is a probate or trust administration based on the terminology you used. If this is a probate then you need to act...

It depends on the nature of the note and the judge hearing the case. Some judges will simply continue the hearing because the notes haven't been...

Relative passed away and executor of the estate is not known

There may be an executor nominated in the will you mentioned BUT if that will can't be found then there is no nomination. You can either file for...

If you need a full formal probate then it will depend on the county in which the property is located. Expect the complete process to take 8-12...

If a husband dies before inheriting from his fathers estate, will it go to the wife? Is she his "issue"

You need to review the trust in order to get the answer to your question. If the trust made an outright distribution to your husband then his...

I'm Married and my house was put into estate without my signing and wife signing could that be legal ?

I think you are confused about what happened. It appears the house was owned by your mother. While she was still alive title was conveyed to your...