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After your grandfather died any Will he had should have been filed with the clerk of the court in his county of residence. You could find out if a Will was actually filed and if a probate was opened. If there was a Will it would probably refer to a trust if any exists. It is possible, but not likely, that your grandfather would have a trust but not a Will. If your grandfather owned real property at the time of his death, you could check the public record to find out to whom or what the property was transferred. It may be that his residence or other property was transferred into his trust. Since you are 18 you are of majority age and thus have the capacity to act independently of your parents to assert and protect your rights. If you can confirm that a trust exists you out to be able to assert the right to see the declaration of trust. If you can establish that you are the beneficiary of a trust you can require an accounting of the trust.

Suggest you obtain the services of a probate lawyer to make a claim on your father's estate, and to prevent the former wife from taking any of the assets.

It depends on how the house was left to you and what actions you take. You should talk with a lawyer familiar with deeds and ouster to make sure you do not do something that will give them the right to force the sale.