Sorry to hear about your mother.

Her estate is too small to go to probate.  States have a minimum amount beyond which probate of an estate is required.  The amount varies from sta

You are very wise to think about this all before you go.  Yes, an estate planning attorney is the proper one to discuss the issues here.  You will want to discuss the possibility of creat

Yes, you need to get an estate attorney and further consider filing a criminal complaint by contacting your county prosecutor...it appears your brothers may have committed some felonies if they are

The scope of the power of attorney would be determined by its language.  For example,  a general power of attorney may allow your sister to make financial decisions for you

If your father left no will, his estate--all his assets and belongings--will pass by what is known as "intestate succession." NO ONE may take assets other than by their proper division per intestat