You should consult with an attorney. Some states have strict requirements for disinheriting a child in a will. If it is not done properly the disinherited child can make a claim against the estate and receive a statutory share as though there was no will. If that is the case in your state, the grandchildren would receive their deceased father's share.
With court approval
Mother's estate must be probated in order for title to the property to pass to her heirs. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in probate who can review your situation and explain the probate process and costs to you.
Unless the stepfather has legally adopted the children, he has no built-in legal right to them.
yes because the mother needs to spend time with ther children. discipline then, learn about then, and nurchuring them the love of a mother is the must valuable. A child cant get a better love then from their mother. No afence Fathers but a Fathers love isn't even as neutering and loving as a mothers.
Fear of being abused more?
Yes, but I teach fathers how to change that.
If they were still married at the time of his death and his families estate is already in probate. If not, it will depend on the wording of the bequest.
insurance proceeds are distributed to named beneficiaries In addition an insurance policy of a deceased that does not have a named beneficiary will be included in the probate procedure and the state's probate law of succession will apply.
When your mother died, the executor took her place. The executor may not act without approval of the probate court. Your forclosure action must be against your mother's estate, as she is deceased, there you must go to probate.
Full ownership of that account will pass to you upon your mother's death without any need for probate.
Mother Teresa considered Jesus as her husband. She promise not to get marry or have any children. She was a nun in Catholic Church. She helped poorest of the poor of India. She spent her whole life by helping homeless, diseased, poor people, children and some are adults.
Generally no. I assume this is a step-parent issue. If the home in question was purchased with funds from the mother's divorce, then maybe. Family members - either the children or grandparents - could file a motion to have the issue settled in probate court.