Can I write up my own simple will?

You can, of course, write your own will just like I can, of course, rebuild my own transmission. But, just like my transmission, you might not get...

I know this isn't the answer you want to hear, but it depends. The good news is that many attorneys will give you a free consultation where you can...

Does a written debt to my mother become an asset of the estate ?

The estate should collect all debts owed to your mother at the time of her passing. If there is a written instrument, then the burden is on you to...

Who collects the rent for a rental property going through probate?

The personal representative/executor has a duty to marshal the estate's assets in Washington. South Carolina is probably similar.

Can I file a notice in probate court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts about collecting on my father's estate?

Try re-posting this with a Massachusetts location so Massachusetts lawyers will see your question.

Can I recover the money I contributed to her care? Is this a probate issue or is there something I can do now?

Why, if there will be an estate, are you not using your mother's funds to pay for her care? Perhaps you should look into a guardianship for your...

Does a non-custodial parent have the right to file a creditors claim against the custodial parents probate estate? T

Maybe. Your best bet is to hire an attorney to help out.

My mother, my father's DPA died. He wants me to be his DPA. Does he have to terminate or revoke the previous DPA?

Death probably terminates the former DPOA.

Mom passed Nov 6th. My brother is executor. How soon must he provide us with a copy of the will?

That doesn't sound right. Contact an attorney in Hawaii. Often the costs can be paid from the estate.

Can I force the sale of my deceased parents home?

Talk it over with the lawyer who is helping with the probate.