What can I do? Is it possible for me to somehow obtain a the house in any way? Or, how can I go about this ordeal?

I agree with Mr. Cottrell's comments. In addition, you need to realize that the house will be reappraised to current value when your grandmother...

Can I claim part of my Mother’s property if she did not leave a will ?

Your rights depend on how the property was titled. If your mother at some point during the marriage changed the title to joint tenancy, then her...

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Kudos to you for taking care of your spouse despite the estrangement. They may try to come after you, if you were only physically separated --...

As Ms. James said, putting the house into a trust will avoid probate, which is not only expensive but slow. If she has a living trust created, the...

Do I need a trust so this doesn't go into probate? Can I handle the house and bank accounts through a Will only?

You need to get a power of attorney now while your parents have capacity. Other than that, with assets at that level, you shouldn't have to worry....

Can I use the small estate affidavit to claim the money my dad was awarded from the attorney who holds it?

The attorney might be most comfortable if you and your sibling both signed the affidavit, so that he had more confidence the sibling knew about it....

How long of power of attorney to be that into it? And was never in right state of mind on drugs and ill from his heart disease.

Could you please try your question again? It's not at all clear what you're asking.

Time line for probate process

Anything requiring an appraisal must be appraised by the probate referee. The executor can only state values for financial accounts. You must...

Probate?

If there is proof, you should bring it. One thing a mediator typically does is help each side understand what the probability is that their case...