I think you generally know the answer. With that said, much more information would be necessary to advise specifically.

Yes it is accurate that you need a Small Estate Affidavit UNLESS the total amount of assets outside of trust or that have no beneficiaries, total...

You will have to file a Spousal Property Petition if appropriate, or a probate if he had a separate property interest, to clear his name off title.

Check the probate records. Hire your own attorney to deal with their attorney and move the process along. Best of luck.

Don't waste your time. You have no real damages. Move on and don't do business with that person again.

Checks expire. If the money is not in unclaimed property, based on the amount of time that has passed, you are out of luck. Check the State of...

If you can prove he knew and that is what he was doing, that is fraud and you can sue him for your money back.

Yes you need to provide those documents. Even though you are not asking for anything, your spouse has certain community property rights and might.

Have you paid the taxes? If so, based on the other information you may be able to quiet title based on adverse possession. Simply boarding and...

If your dad owned the property prior to the marriage, you and your siblings may be entitled to a share. You should speak with a probate attorney...