IF I AM MARRIED TO A MAN THAT PASSED AWAY DO I HAVE ANY RIGHT TO HIS ESTATE

I agree with all of these answers but to add a follow up. You may not be married after all. If you lost touch over two decades ago, he may have...

Can a house be sold even though it is supposed to go thru probate

No she cannot. It must go through probate. Even if someone tried to sell it posing as this deceased owner, it would never clear escrow and the...

The Heirs do want the estate, but just wont start the probate for each other?

There isn't enough information here. Was there a will? Are these brothers named beneficiaries? If so then whoever is a named executor should start...

What can I do to be notified of the progress of a probate court case?

There are multiple ways to be notified about the progress of a probate proceeding. The first way is of course filing a Request for Special Notice...

Is it a must to use a lawyer when going to probate court?

It isn't required to use a lawyer. But there are multiple things that need to happen in order first to be appointed. And then after that there are...

Does power of attorney end when one dies

Yes, a power of attorney ends at death, but not a HIPPA medical power of attorney that can last up to one or two years after death for the purpose...

In a community property state, if one spouse is named on the mortgage and that spouse passes away; what happens to mortgage ?

It depends. When was the residence purchased? How is title held? If the residence was purchased while married, then the residence is considered...

More information is needed. Are you saying that there is no cash on hand? Is there real property? Or personal property e.g. automobiles, paintings...