No. They should send a letter with a copy of the death certificate stating that he left no estate and there will be no probate.

Use the Find a Lawyer tab and find a new attorney. File a fee dispute with the state bar regarding the fees paid to the other attorney.

No. You will have to hire someone to do a stake out and catch them when they leave the property.

It sounds like you don't trust him so don't sign any waivers. Get an attorney if you need further advice or protections.

Sure, but it is not advisable. Probate is much more than just filling out paperwork. Perhaps you should see if you can get an attorney who is...

If an asset is not in the will/trust when the person dies, it is no longer available to give. Therefore you gain nothing from that gift. This is...

No, the trust has nothing to do with your ability to collect the annuity. With that said, you have a 100% legal right to a copy of the Trust. If...

We don't know your uncle so we do not know if he is being honest. If you are concerned, make him post a bond.

At (or before) the temporary conservatorship hearing, the court should have appointed an attorney for the conservatee. The conservatee should...

Hire a probate attorney to file a Petition for Probate. Your step-brother would not likely have an interest in the estate. Your estranged brother...