Please see an estate planning attorney about this issue (and others about which you might not be aware). Trying to do this yourself is a sure way...

I'm sorry for your loss. First, hire a probate attorney. Open a probate and get appointed PR. You said your brother was the Executor. Was he...

Once you open the probate and get appointed Personal Representative you will be able to receive the money.

Was her primary domicile in Florida or Mexico? That would determine whether the probate would be in Florida and an ancillary (or separate)...

I don't believe you have any legal liability. You can't force anyone to accept your help. On the other hand, she's your mother and you may have...

Another option is to contact The Florida Bar and either file a grievance against the attorney who is refusing to release the funds.

I changed the category to real estate so you can get more responses. I took it out of probate because if it's homestead, it's not part of the...

I totally agree with my colleague. Homestead property is not part of the probate estate and is exempt from the claims of Medicaid and all other...

My colleagues are correct. Her assets need to be transferred to the Trust before they can be distributed and any creditors can make a claim...

What document are you trying to amend? You can't amend the Will. The testatrix is deceased. You can rewrite the deed if everyone agrees, but if...