I assume that your brother is both the personal representative of your mother's estate and trustee of her trust. Given the fact that you are a...

How does an heir start the process for probate in Manatee County, FL; and How long does this process take?

Your friend can petition the court to open an estate for his father. The procedure can be complex, so I would suggest that your friend contact an...

That is a disputed issue in Florida. However, in Broward County and Palm Beach County you can dismiss a guardianship prior to a determination of...

My question is do I have any rights as far as the location (bank) that manages the trust?

I assume that the trustee is the bank. the "squeaky wheel gets the grease" so if you complaint long and hard enough or if you can show that the...

You can petition the probate court to surcharge the personal representative for damages to the beneficiaries. In addition, you can petition to...

Unless all of the trust beneficiaries agree otherwise, follow the terms of the trust. I assume that the trustees do not have the right to modify...

Whom has legal standing to sue? Me, or the Trust that transferred the money on my behalf.

the contract was with you; therefore, you have standing to sue. I assume that your father lent you the money from his trust- correct?'