All good questions. Depends on the terms of the trust, and the type of trust (QPRT, GRAT, etc.). Then the tax issues turn on what the value would...

You would do the main estate in the Bronx, but likely need an ancillary proceeding in Canada, at least for the house.

The court does no audits. You can request an accounting by petition, and the fiduciary must do it.

You can look online on websurrogate to see if the new attorney filed a notice of appearance, indicating he/she is the new lawyer.

Start over again. But, you can just scan your old will to avoid retyping a whole document.

Transferring the LLC is no problem. The loan may prevent a transfer or make one a default. Check the various documents. Transfer of the LLC will...

The question is not if it is "cheaper" but is it better. A trust drawn by an out of state lawyer is actually the unauthorized practice of NY law...

It depends on what you want to happen, and if everyone agrees. A guardianship in Surrogate's Court is the best option.

You are confusing a few concepts. First, a 1404 exam is limited to the draftsman and witnesses. It is a pre-objection discovery device. You...

Not unilaterally. That is why they need your consent.