The technical answer is neither. As he is a post-deceased beneficiary, the money goes to "the Estate of (your brother)" and it is up to his family...

Yes. Just bring a death certificate to the bank, and they will issue you a check for the account, or open an account in your name.

No. If the seller is the estate the estate will need to be formed, have a tax ID and letters testamentary. The proceeds can go to the trust. If...

It seems you have been given bad legal advice, and not done even the most basic steps. First, you need to be administrator of his estate to...

Talk to the co-op management. It would be hard to believe that the apartment is still vacant after all of these years. Likely, it was foreclosed...

It will be governed by the terms of the trust. Could be either way. Have a lawyer review it. The answer will be there.

To remove from the deed you would need to do a new deed, with the associated transfer forms. However, there is no need to do so, as survivorship...

Yes. This happens all the time. Sometimes, you can negotiate something. Call the person who filed the claim.

The clause you copied is called and in terrorem clause, and is very much legal and enforceable. The lack of exhibits is a construction issue and...

The mortgage is not your issue, but the deed is the issue. If title is in your name, then just pay the mortgage. There is no need to change it. ...