How do we protect the property or money while an executor who will not provide clear estate records is unresolved?

While everyone is waiting for the legal question to be resolved, protect the property, keep insurance current, pay only properly authorized expenses, and document every step. Estate fiduciaries are generally expected to protect estate property, maintain adequate records, avoid self dealing, and provide required information or accountings. In the estate planning context, compensation and reimbursement may be allowed, but they should be authorized and documented. State specific law often controls estate administration, trusts, property rights, and family claims, so have counsel in the relevant state review the controlling documents and present court or title status before anyone takes a permanent step.