My mother died and left property to my older brother.

A lawyer needs to review the will. It does not seem the brother had full title in the property. You need to consult a local attorney immediately.

A trust fund was set up for me many years ago by a grandparent. I have struggling to track down information about it.

This is rather difficult to answer. There are many facts to be filled. How do you know a trust fund was set up for you? Was a will probated? ...

If estate attorney chooses to bill hourly rather than percentage of the estate would a judge review the time records?

If I understand correctly, the attorney for the estate is also the executor and a 50% beneficiary. Some courts frown upon an attorney/executor...

Do we both keep our own social security checks?

There is not information to answer this question correctly. It depends on whose work record your fiance is collecting on. If the fiance is...

Are there things we should be doing to protect our elderly parents money in case of costly medical bills?

Yes, it is true that medicare does not cover lon term ( custodial care. This is a very complex area and each state is free to set up their own...

The answer may state dependent. To record a new deed in your name you will have refer to the trust in deed granting the property to you, the date...

My grandfather had left $10k to me in his will, I had to be at the age of 25 as it states in the will. To get the money.

First you should contact a lawyer that does Orphan's Court work. You may compell an accounting of the trust.