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Quitclaim deeds are messy. Did you father deliver the deed to your sister in October when he signed it? If so he may have validly transferred it to her then. If so, then your deed may be of no effect. Without knowing all of the facts it is hard to say. Your father may need to initiate litigation to get the property back into his name. He may have issues if he needs to go on Medicaid,etc. That being said an attorney should be consulted sooner rather than later! Your father should have probably done an estate plan.

Drafting a will is a very quick process that can usually be accomplished within a matter of weeks or sooner in most cases. It really depends on the complexity of the will and whether there are any trusts created or any tax planning necessary. The second part of your question seems to be inquiring about the probate process. Having a will makes things much easier, however, with or without a will the time depends largely on the assets of the Estate, how long it takes to liquidate or distribute them and how many creditors there are. You should advise your mother that a will is very simple and will make matters much easier when she passes. She may also need a medical and durable power of attorney.

If there is no backup beneficiary on a Life insurance contact, the terms of the contract would determine where the money goes. Typically it will be to the person's estate.