How can I get my inhieritance without it effecting my ss. benefit?

You should contact an attorney who handles probate and trusts as you can protect your monies if you meet certain guidelines and not lose your SS...

What assets am I entitled to, now that my father is deceased?

I agree with Ms. Madison answer but also provide that there is a slayer statute in Washington which would prohibit his wife from inheriting from...

If your aunt's parents are no longer living, then the siblings will take from her intestate estate (without a will) since she was not married and...

You indicate you can't afford an attorney but that is exactly what you need to do. Your niece as executor has an attorney so first thing to do is...

How/ Who can assist 2 minor children in getting their personal property and their share of the estate?

The minor's guardian or you as the uncle can open the probate and have a guardian ad litem appointed. This is assist in protecting the assets. ...

Are costs of an attorney to resolve a probate paid out of the estate? ?

If the attorney is not your attorney, then you have no contract for billing. If the attorney is the attorney for the estate, then the bill is sent...

You certainly have a choice in whom you want to name as Executor of your Estate. If you are confident in an attorney serving this role, this is...

Can I as the sole beneficiary of my dad's will get a copy of it since I'm not the executor?

I agree with Mr. Taylor-Manning. In addition, once the Will is filed and niece is appointed as Administrator, you can file a Request for Inventory...

What can i do?

Is your mother still living? I wasn't sure your post indicating she signed Will in hospital. If she has died, I am sorry for your loss and this...

Does probate need to be opened if estate is under $300,000 in Washington?

You should be given notice of a hearing on the appointment of the Administrator. You can then respond with your own Petition to appoint someone...