[NTA]

These things go smoothly if no beneficiary or creditor has a complaint. Otherwise a lawyer (practicing in the state of the deceased) is easily worth his fee.

 

[Confederate Tyrant]

Meant to update this. We've received a copy of the Will and they've had to fill out some forms for Probate, but so far seems like things are getting worked out. The family-friend lawyer knew enough about the process to answer a few of the questions I posted here.

Thanks for all the input/suggestions.