No
MONEY
Three fourths
For tax purposes, money market funds are added to the taxable estate. For distribution purposes, money market funds will be added to the estate unless the account has a testamentary instructions e.g. Ownership is "Mom payable on death to Son" or "Mom and Son, joint with right of survivorship". The testamentary instructions would control the asset.
2
Yes. If you join in the deed by signing it with language added that you are releasing your life estate the property can be sold free and clear of your life estate.
Typically the beneficiary of the life estate will be liable to pay the taxes on it and you can read more about this when you click which has been added for you below this answer.
3 and 7/8
If by that you mean upgrade, then you get a basement added to your home.
The fourth number is 8.
5 +1/4 f = 5 + f/4
Answer: You can petition the court where the estate was filed if you wish to become a co-executor. The statutory period for doing so may have passed. You will need to inquire at the court.
You need to file a claim against the estate. Provide the documentation and receipts to the executor. Your claim will be added to the others.