WHeRe THeRe'S a WiLL, THeRe'S a WaY???
467869
If you have the 'will' to do something than you will find the 'way' in which to do it. It's quite simple to explain, but depending on the situation, can be quite difficult to achieve.
440997
A will is a legal document.  Check with your local court that handles estates (surrogate court or probate court) and ask them your options.  Good luck to you.
200591
Talk to a lawyer.\n\nIt depends on whether or not he made a will and on the provisions of any such will.\n\nYou could also try talking to his widow but I guess that is not an option or you would perhaps have pursued that course.\n\nTalk to a lawyer.
231793
I think that you should contact a law office that specializes in Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law and seek a free consultation to see if they may be able to make a case for you or make a referral to what should be the next move. Good Luck...and keep the fire to inquire!
873949
I did know of a case once where a family were left a very grand house on condition that they lived there as a family.  I didn't see the will, and only had their version of things to go on, but it is possible to make a bequest subject to a condition, in which case the testator (person making the will) has to spell out what will happen to the property being left if that condition is not/ceases to be fulfilled.  I don't think your flatmate would give up her freedom to go back and live with her mum without good reason.  Whether that good reason is to do with the will or because her mum really needs her there is her business, and whichever of the two it might be I don't see how you can describe it as selfishness.
479663
There's no law that says a will has to be fair.  The reason people write wills is so they can do whatever they want and be sure their wishes will be carried out.  Don't blame your father; it's likely his hands are tied.  And don't be bitter, either.  Money can pull families apart, and it's not really worth it.
1132874
There is always a will.  If you don't write one for yourself the state provides you with one as a state law, determining who will get what when.  There has to be property that is not held in joint tenancy which bank accounts and homes normally are.  You have to probate the will at the place where your father was domiciled and in any place he held real estate that was not in joint tenancy.
133802
You can do what that person said or try to look for a POA (Power Of Attorney) form
232299
If you have a Hospice in the city you live, try calling them to ask this question. Because of the nature of Hospice, they will have copies that they should be able to give you. I haven't tried it, but you might be able to Google Hospice "living will" and come up with something. Good luck!
166423
It depends on how the will was written.
472165
There is always a way.... if your will is really there, you can find a way for anything if you want it badly enough.
677171
I'm not a law expert, but my cousin is in a similar situation (father is unfit, unwilling, etc)\n\nShe simply had to name the couple she wanted as guardian as the legal guardian in her will.  She did this through the assistance of a lawyer.\n\nMy best advice is to talk to a (family) lawyer to find out what your options are.
205771
Yes. Talk to a probate lawyer right now!
1183385
You have to contact his lawyer and request a copy of the will.
407040
Was it already probated?  If so there'd be a copy at the court house.  If not it has to come either from his lawyer or another family member who has a copy.  Most locations a copy is good enough if it bears the signatures of the person and witnesses.  Some however don't allow copies to be used.  If you're arguing over the will it will be going to court anyway so why not ask the family member?  They'll be compeled by the court to produce it anyway regardless of it's contested or not.
986822
You might be able to express wishes in a will, but you cannot create a will that is a legal and binding document until you reach 18 years of age.  You can call a lawyer and ask them to find out for sure, most will give initial consultations for free or very little, and most have a paralegal that might answer the question right over the phone for nothing.  I had my own will done, and asked on behalf of my daughter while I was there, and that's what I was told.
576854
Take the will to the courthouse in the county where the deceased person resided.  There should be a court office set up for helping people in your situation.  In my state its called the Probate Court. They will probate the will and give out documents that will allow the executor (person designated by the deceased person to wrap up his affairs) to go to banks etc. and do whatever the deceased person could have done if still alive.  Its usually just a matter of filing forms.  I would avoid the expense of a lawyer unless the estate is complex or you anticipate litigation amongst family members.