The trustee is named in the trust. The executor is named in the will. If the will has been filed for probate, then it will be of public record. You...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

An estate lawyer can help you do same.

Are there any tax consequences from receiving a loan?

The cousin will have to pay a gift tax on any amount over 14k he "gifts." Loans are tax free. Consider making a promissory note.

What is a irrevocable trust ?

Depends on what you wish to accomplish. A Revocable trust might do the trick as well. More facts are needed.

Well i received a citation in the mail from surrogates court regarding my moms estate what do I do?

Sounds like you and your sister did not sign a waiver and consent to probate. It may have been because you believe the will is invalid or you don't...

Did your father have a will? If so, is she a named executor in the will? If no will, has she filed a petition to probate the estate? A lawyer can...

When does the executor receive power?

Even if an executor is named in the will, the Surrogate's court must still approve of the executor before they can act on behalf of the estate. ...

No documents for sales taxes - what can be done?

There might be a solution to your friend's predicament but I would need more information. I would need to get an idea of what industry he was in...

Like previously mentioned, send a letter to the attorney for the estate demanding a detailed informal accounting. Better yet, hire an attorney to...

Deed to house is in my father & my name with right to survivorship. Does the house automatically become mine on death of my dad

By operation of law, your dad's ownership interest is automatically transferred to you upon his death. You become the sole owner. Even if a will...