You should have requested that at the OSC. You will have to file a motion.

Possibly. With that said, if you intend to continue to live in the property after he passes away, you will be able to keep his tax basis and save...

He should speak with an attorney to make sure his goals are met with the least amount of upset. An irrevocable trust has downsides and a revocable...

Possibly. A reading of the trust would be necessary to advise for certain.

If the property was in your husband's name alone, you will need an attorney to assess whether you can do a Spousal Property Petition or if probate...

No, an heir, beneficiary or successor executor would have to request it.

I am sorry for your loss. Unfortunately you have no legal right to do what you are asking. Her son is the next of kin (provided she is not...

Unless your father had separate property, your step-mother's mother and father would likely be entitled to the estate as your step-mother would...

Either review the accountings or hire an attorney to review the accountings.

Yes you can have them transcribed and use the voice and transcriptions at trial. You will still have to go through the steps of authenticating...