That is how will contests are. You have to file objections to get the discovery you need to make a determination. The goal is to get the most...

Based on your post, there is no "fifth". Your stepmother got 100% to do as she wishes. You and the other kids got nothing.

You need to get a copy of the trust. You are not automatically entitled unless you are the successor. If the trust has a bank account, etc., you...

It does not matter. When you probate it, you will submit a copy of your name change order.

You are using "will" and "trust" interchangeably and therefore I have no idea what documents you have. However, it is unusual for a lawyer to not...

Under $50,000, no beneficiary on account and no will, the stepdad.

I am not sure what you mean by "legal say". Your rights are governed by the deed.

It would depend on the terms of the POA. But in general, having a key from the owner is permission to enter.

While you could approach management over succession rights, if your son's address on his mail and papers (drivers license, voter ID, etc.) is not...

Agree with the first post. You say you put trust assets in a personal brokerage account, which sounds like a commingling of funds in a way that is...