You cannot appoint your own guardian. But, if you are competent to do so, you can recommend a guardian, and the court will consider your...

The issue is what does the will say? Maybe you were left nothing. However, as next of kin, you were entitled to notice. The lawyer works for the...

Short answer, yes. Long answer, after having paid it for some reason, you have complicated the issue.

You can always file a suit against the perpetrator. If you mean suit against the prosecutor, no.

You can change the locks if there is a reason other than a lockout. You cannot lock your mother out. She has the same right to be there as you.

Someone needs to pay, or there will be a tax lien with high interest. Even if you are selling, it behooves you to pay.

If you think the estate is not being handled correctly, you need to bring a petition for an accounting. That is really your sole remedy.

Yes, it will impact the benefits. He needs to renounce the inheritance.

Depends on the language of the trust, but it seems like it would be fine.

There is no problem, as long as there is a conflict waiver in the retainer.