Are the kids minors? That creates issues. What is the value? Can it be incorporated in the closed probate by reopening it? Unfortunately an...

A 42 year marriage presumes community property. Unless you can prove otherwise it is hers to do with as she pleases.

You have no personal liability. Remind them of that in writing and inform them you will not be paying and there is no estate. They should stop...

If the court orders an attorney to give notice, they cannot and generally would not refuse. There is no hard and fast rule that applies to every...

That attorney violated the rules for sure. Get yourself another, reputable attorney to file a demand for return of the hourly amounts if they can....

As long as you are in touch with someone who can inform you when he passes, it shouldn’t be a problem if you intend to act. If you do not intend...

Have an attorney pull the deed to advise you. You are correct that if grandma died first, grandpa inherited her share and his kids are his heirs. ...

Most executors do not distribute a reserve until 1 year after the last tax return or they receive a release letter from the IRS.

Honestly, you don't. Waiting 20 years to even look into where your money was, never receiving a statement, etc. is on you. They are correct,...

By agreement between the parties or proportionate.