To add your nephew-just hire an attorney to prepare a new deed. Have the attorney explain the gift and cost basis aspects of the gift.

Will I lose my half of the money? I thought a check for the sale would be made out to the trust

The check should be made out to the Trust. The lien would probably come into play when you make a distribution to your self. Meet with an asset...

How can i revoke a financial power attorney?

Just signing a revocation document will work as suggested.

Can a lawyer be the witness for the signing of wills that have already been prepared?

You could try to make an appointment with an attorney to witness your will. If you find one-Make sure you understand what they would charge for...

Am I responsible for what she owed to the HOA being the new home owner?

I would agree that since you received the property as a gift-you received it as is and would have to pay the HOA what is owed or could lose the...

I am a Florida attorney and would tell my clients that real estate is probated where it is situated and personal property is probated in the State...

What can I do, to get 'trustee' to do accounting and split assets as instructed in TRUST?

I agree with hiring an estate/probate attorney to demand a accounting by certified mail. The letter should explain the consequences.

How does Virginia law handle this situation

Attorney Hart posted a great answer to this question on a previous post.

How does Virginia law handle this situation

I concur with Attorney Hart-meet with an estate/probate attorney to discuss in detail.

Does the brother have any claim to the house?

It depends on the language on the deed-if jointly held with right of survivorship-the answer is NO. If each party had individual ownership...