10 days after death My father was found dead in his truck on 8/16/04.

10 days after death
My father was found dead in his truck on 8/16/04. I was informed 10 days later. He has a mobile home, truck, stocks, last payck, & a life policy. There is no will. Crematory was informed that there was ”No Next of Kin” by his sister and care-taker/co-worker. Co-worker emptied out his trailer during the 10 days and had access to his checking account. Co-worker had his truck driven to her residence after his death. I was also informed that she paid Sept. 2004 space rent on his trailer. Do I have legal right to request his property from this woman? At this time I only have my birth certificate, his military discharge, a copy of his birth cert, and a copy of the police report as legal proof. I have ordered an original death certificate. In the meantime, can I find out financial information from his bank and other institutes using the documents stated above and a copy of the Death Cert?

Power of Attorney while Mother is still living I have power of attorney of…

Power of Attorney while Mother is still living
I have power of attorney of Mothers Finances,but my brother has found out about it,and I think hes maybe going to see if he can get Mother evaluated,and find shes not competent,and ask me for a copy of that POA,which I feel is not very smart if I were to do so.whats your opinion

subject My mom filed bankruptcy.

subject
My mom filed bankruptcy. It went through. She was allowed to stay in the house until further low income housing was avialable.She has now passed away with no will and no power of attorney to any of her 3 children. She also had a car that was paid for. Does the contents of the house have to go through probate? If it does not what is the legal way of distrabution of the personal propery and do we have to have it appraised for value for probate.Will the car be included?
The funeral is paid for and she has a few grand in her account.