My step father past away and left a legal will. House to my mother..now my mother live we me in New York .she 86 year old ?

Your question is not clear. If step father died and left asset to yours there by will, then first that will should be probated. Once it is pronates...

I would not release any money until I have received releases from all individuals. If the charity is a residuary beneficiary then the attorney...

How do I locate a copy of my fathers original declaration of trust? I only have a trustee memorandum in Brooklyn ny.

What does the memorandum say? Who notarized it? Who are the trustees? Did dad have an attorney before he died? You have to play detective here

Voluntary Administration/Letters of Administration?

It’s gross value, not net, which determines the size. That being said, if your property is under water then why are you even bothering to get...

My mother died and she had several joint accounts with my brother although my mother told me they were for post death expenses?

If an account is joint, it passes to the surviving owner. If the account is for convenience then it passes by will. However you will have to...

Is an account with a beneficiary part of distribution under a will?

Beneficiary designation will override the terms of the Will.

If there is no will then you do can file a petition for administration. If a petition for administration has already been filed then you should...

The real property passes by operation of law. It would go to her children equally. If the other children want their share, they may be able to seek...

Trust

This sounds like a 2503(c) trust. You may want to bring in a copy of the trust to an attorney and review with them to ascertain your rights

Is mom in a position to amend the trust? If yes she can remove him or insert a trust protector. Is there a provision in the trust about majority...