No one could answer these issues online like this. What happens to the money will be governed by the trust. Closing the trust means closing the...

Probably not a scam. Check with the Surrogate court in county where she lived. You posted Nassau but not sure if that is her or you.

The coop board will need to approve any transfer whether you do it now or in a will. Check with management for the requirements.

Given the state of the relationship, this is a really bad idea of an estate plan. It is a litigation waiting to happen.

You are allowed to change lawyers if you are not satisfied with your first choice. Call another one.

You are next of kin through your father's share. If you want to help the process sign the waiver. You do not have to do anything. If you do...

I am uncertain what you need to be "dismissed". If she filed for an estate, you need to petition for an estate and object to her petition. You...

That is normal practice. If you have no issues with what you are getting, then you can sign the release.

As I presume there is equity in the house, you will need to pay the loan to avoid default, default interest and foreclosure. You do not need to...

It is absolutely necessary to revise. The attorney is risking malpractice of thousands of dollars over spending a few minutes correcting the deed....