The answer to that can be found in the language of the Healthcare Directive.

If the assets that do not have beneficiary designations on them exceed $166,500 then yes you will have to go to probate.

It is really a personal preference as every attorney/litigant does it differently. However, technical the POS says you SERVED the document. ...

We’re temporary Letters granted? If not, you can dismiss the case and open probate. If they were granted, the court is likely going to want you...

Yes, you are entitled to propound discovery on the other party.

Use the Find a Lawyer tab and speak with an attorney who can prepare the objection for you. Act quickly as attorneys are busy and will need time...

Yes you can have an attorney conduct the Defendant's deposition without your presence.

If there are no other assets and probate will not be open, all of your father's heirs need to sign a Small Estate Affidavit and return that with a...

You are not next of kin, his wife is.

I am sorry for what you have experienced. Heggstad Petition's are fairly routine and it seems odd that you have been burned twice. I certainly...