Bank doesn't honor power of attorney and froze accounts.

Bank of America is the worst. I'd say have a lawyer draw up new POAs that revoke the old ones and are well-written. This is what often happens with...

If a will has contradictions is it valid?

Most wills have a part saying that if one part is rendered invalid, then the rest is still valid. However, without seeing the actual will, it would...

Am I now to take charge of my father's estate?

The will would, hopefully, appoint a successor PR. If not, I'm sure Maine has a statute in place for how this is handled.

Does the IRS share info with SSI at taxes season?

Yes, of course. Never try to hide anything from the IRS.

In this trust, If the husband dies first, Would the "specific distributions" not be made until the wife passes away?

It looks like, from what you've written, when the second spouse passes. But please, take the actual trust document to a lawyer to confirm.

Should I represent myself in court,I have a court date coming up, but it sounds like my attorney wants to withdraw?

I'm a lawyer and I wouldn't represent myself in court. Neither should you. "One who represents oneself has a fool for a client." If your...

In California, if one dies without a will, does someone have to notify the court that there was no will?

Regardless of the existence of a will, you cannot legally administer an estate without a probate. The authority to do so can only come from a court.

My dad passed and I am executer. His only property is a mobile home in a senior park. He owns the home but not the lot.

Washington has a small estate procedure which you might be able to use. However, without seeing the specifics of your father's estate, nobody will...

When do you start probate? Do you have to get an inventory of all the assets first and then go to the court?

Try re-posting with a California location to get an answer from a lawyer licensed in California. All the best!

Your minor children, should you wish to disinherit them, would still be able to petition for a part of your estate under RCW 11.54. If you are...