Can a beneficiary, make a claim that she has her own lawyer "looking" into why I, as Executor & Beneficiary should pay rent.

If you are the sole beneficiary of the house, you should have turned title over. It sounds like you were both beneficiaries. In that case, you...

How do I wrap up my dad's "estate" when he hardly has anything and we can not locate the signed copy of the will?

You or your sister needs to file for letters of administration so that you can act on behalf of the estate. Try contacting the probate court in...

Sstatue of contested probate ?

What's the question? You should reframe your question, and then repost it.

How do I know if I'm being duped by a fiduciary?

If he had no will, I'm surprised that you didn't have to sign off allowing his sister to administer the estate. Children usually have...

The general answer is yes. However, you may want to check with a local attorney in Mexico where the land is located.

Please only ask the same question once. This was answered elsewhere.

I believe this means that the court is required to approve any actions taken by the administrator of the estate. Check with local counsel to be...

There's no doubt an attorney should be retained. Many jurisdictions will allow for the payment of attorney fees from the estate, as long as the...

The lease is probably valid as far as the tenant is concerned. However, the partner has a duty to account to the other partner. You are...

How do you determine if probate is required, and if it isn't, how would the sole beneficiary listed in will acquire assets?

Probate is required. You owe the mortgage company the amount of the mortgage. They don't own the house. You can sell the house, and any...