Do I need a real estate attorney?

Have your mother and her husband execute a quitclaim deed that transfers the property from them to you. Make sure that it is notarized. That way...

Do I need to contact a real estate lawyer if I do a short sale on my home?

You don't "need" a lawyer to do a short sale. But they can be helpful. Although I don't practice law in Arizona, most states have an...

Not sure what you mean by "personal collection." If a member of the family created the music and owns the copyright to the music, I do not foresee...