something else i may be able to try is to sue the estate to pay down my student loan, as i have plenty of evidence, in form of emails, of promises to do so. i would essentially be setting myself up as a creditor, which gets around any technical issues of inheritance. and, that may mean suing somebody directly.

as mentioned: my understanding is that everything was in her name anyways, so there wasn't even much of anything to transfer. i have not been informed of any kind of probate process, nor have i been informed of the opening of any kind of estate, leading me to believe that the will was joint, and won't execute until she dies.

but, it's long past due that i actually see it.