Your step dad is correct. The court needs to sign the order and that can take some time. Two weeks is not long at all, some courts take many...

You are not responsible for anything unless you file for probate and become administrator. If you want to take over the items, you can do that. ...

The home does have some community property character based on your description. The amount depends on how long you owned it before the marriage,...

It is an ex-parte and it is completely inappropriate. It will likely be ignored.

No you cannot put your name back on the deed. The only person who can do that is your uncle and his wife. If they refuse, you will have to sue them.

Have your daughter try to negotiate her child support. It is not going to go away and yes they can come after her inheritance.

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Have an attorney negotiate a buy out for you. Expect it to be at a discount, but if someone is willing to buy your share, it can be done.

Hire an attorney or contact the state of Colorado and fill out the forms and provide the necessary information.

You need to be appointed administrator of your brother's estate and then you need, as administrator to sue her, conduct discovery and subpoena bank...

Yes, you absolutely do. You are entitled to an accounting. Check the court records and see if an inventory & appraisal was filed.