Probate Help? A mom in need.

[Vanessa Ryder]

Hey guys.

I am looking to help a friend.

Her husband unexpectedly passed away last year. There was no will and now the house is going through probate.

Any tips where to start? What (if anything) she can do.

She is a little lost and I figured someone out there might have some general ideas / which direction to point her in, or if its a lost cause..

PS. She used to have a good job (before kids) and is out earning income again.. and financially can handle payments, although she does also want to refinance into a better loan.