How does share and share alike language affect accounts that were not listed on the will but my mother did have?

I agree with the other attorney - more than likely (and the will/trust have to be reviewed in detail) the will moves any assets to the trust and...

Yes the executor can question you. The abuse of elderly persons is more common every day and someone giving large gifts when they are older and...

If you inherit IRAs, can you still contribute to your own Roth IRAs and Traditional IRAs separately?

Yes you may do so. The ownership of the inherited IRA has no effect on your own account contributions.

What are my options? Hire a lawyer? Take her to court so they can compel her to respond?

Do you mean you are the named "beneficiary"? The custodian is the company that holds the account. Subject to the community property issues you...

Do you have to pay taxes on income earned during Surrogacy when you are not receiving a 1099?

The information your friend received does not appear to be correct (they misunderstood the concept it appears). Income is "income from whatever...

Can we file 1040 jointly living separately?

Generally people who are married have two options: Married, Filing Jointly or Married, Filing Separately. The choice has nothing to do with where...

What can I do about the tax situation since she's claiming them and shouldn't be? Also what can I do about the child support?

Your issues appear to be more in the area of Family law/court where you need to change the custody arrangement. In terms of claiming the children...

If the will has been probated the records would be publicly available with the Surrogate's office. Depending on the type of trust anything related...

Can simple changes to Trusts be safely done without a lawyer?

No lawyer will advise you to do your own legal work. It really depends what your definition of "exorbitant" is. Most lawyers will work with you...

How do I cancel a will without making out knew one?

I agree with the other attorneys, but Why would you want to die intestate?