Yes, they are heirs and entitled to file for probate. That will make sure all of the legal requirements are met and taxes paid.
Does stepchildren have right to there stepfather will
The best thing is to consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction. They will be able to direct you as to how to resolve the estate.
Yes.
It is a letter issued by the probate court. It gives the named individual the right to be the executor and represent the estate.
You cannot appeal the fact that you signed something. You can only appeal a court order.
As long as the children are adults and there is no surviving spouse the children would qualify to probate the estate. If there was no will one must petition to be appointed the administrator of the estate. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law in your area.
No if there is a surviving spouse and the children are grown
I'm not sure what you mean by your probate? Your will is the legal document. Probate does not exist until after your death and the court issues the letters of authority.
It will depend greatly on the laws in the jurisdiction. In most cases they have the right to a third or more of the homestead. Check with a probate attorney in your jurisdiction.
Yes, it will have to go thru probate. This happens at the county court offices
There is not much you can do. There is no right to see someone else's will before they die. There is no right to see a trust. You can consult a probate attorney in your area, but until your mother passes away, you have no right to the will.
A deed does not stop probate from taking place. If the deed had a right of survivorship, then it might prevent the house from going into probate.