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Your brother and sister could not "put their names on" your mother's assets. This had to have been done by your mother, unless something fraudulent or illegal was done. You can check the situation as far as the home is concerned, by getting a copy of the deeds to the property. That will show who was on the title and whether or not your siblings were added, (and when). Any assets that were in your mother's name alone, would need to pass through probate, unless there were beneficiaries named. If your siblings have the money and there was no probate estate, then it is because the accounts were joint or your siblings were named as beneficiaries. If that is your situation, you are going to have a severe uphill battle trying to overturn that. You will need a good lawyer to even try.

It would depend on the circumstances. You should have the facts and situation reviewed by an estate planning and or criminal attorney if it necessitates.

You need to file a probate proceeding and give notice as best you can. It may even require by publication, but only after it is set up properly to do. Ultimately a court order will be issued declaring the ownership. Issues related to partition may occur subsequently and may result in another court proceeding. You will need the assistance of an Attorney and cannot proceed without one in court.