While I agree with the advice of my colleagues, I wanted to add that I admire your care and dedication to your mother. What a tough spot you are...

I need to get my brother to settle my Mom's estate

I agree with my colleague - you need to engage an attorney. Your brother has a fiduciary duty to not only manage the trust assets wisely but to...

Can i put money from a Thrift Savings Plan in a trust?

The general rule is that one time money such as this payment, if spent in the month that it is received, will not disqualify you for your...

While I concur with my colleague that you need to have the trust reviewed, there is likely very little 'gotchas' to worry about. Your mother was...

What are approved ways to determine market value (of a house) for probate?

Since you plan to sell this home to a family member, it is imperative that The PR gets an appraisal by “qualified appraiser”. This means an...

I am sorry for your loss. Without anyone but you to handle his affairs, is it possible that the house is in foreclosure simply because the...

What are rights to see Mom who lives with sister? I am a trustee on her RLT, the Durable Power of Attorney and the Medical POA

What you are describing is a breach of fiduciary responsibility and if you can prove that one or both of your sisters have breached this duty to...

Is getting legal guardianship necessary or do I already have it based off the readings of the will?

My colleague is correct. While it is obvious that your mother wanted you to be her granddaughter's guardian, it always required that a court in...

Can I force my mother to move out of her home?

You mention that your mother has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder - is she being treated for this disease? I agree with my colleague that you...

My question is how could this be legal? Isn't this extortion? Can someone please help me & my mom out in this matter. Thank you.

No, this is not extortion since you do not mention that anyone has made any demands for money or property. How has rent on the house 'he doesn't...