How do I certify a will that is 23 years old?

Wills do not get certified, they get probated. The original needs to go to the court with a Petition for Probate if there are assets or just...

My husband is the oldest of 3,youngest one passed away with no will or written directives in Ca. who has rights to the ashes?

They are both entitled. Split the ashes so everyone gets to honor the loved one in their own way.

Does a judge make a decision before the first hearing based only on petitioners filling without hearing respondent's ?

Your question is not clear. Are you named in the will? If so immediately go to an attorney and discuss what is going on. Generally the court...

More facts would be required to discuss any assets other than the life insurance. With regard to the life insurance, since your step mother...

There is a person in my house now with a warrent?

I don't see that you have asked a question. If you do not want that person there, ask them to leave.

My mom passed away this year. No named benificiary on her life insurance. Who gets the benefits on a life insurance?

Her estate would receive the proceeds and it appears her surviving spouse would be her heir unless she had a will to the contrary.

There really is no such thing. If you needed it you would have to go through the expensive and time consuming probate process. I would think...

My brother has moved my mothers savings into another savings account which I believe is in his own name. Is that legal

It does not sound legal and there could be several consequences including penalties from the IRS. Also, why is a 94 year old woman being audited? ...

Investing with trust money

It sounds like you have it right generally but I suggest you use an attorney to assist with this and make sure you keep enough in the brokerage...

How do I petition the court for a status of administration?

Petition for Accounting and surcharge (if necessary).