My Mother passed away last week. She had no will . There are 2 children. Do we need a succession lawyer? How much will it cost?

Your best chance of success would be to have a probate attorney assist you.

My lawyer copy and pasted my will from another will and changed terms then charged me $200. Is that fair?

Some attorneys charge $400 an hour without a document. Sounds like you got a deal.

If you go to probate court and you are not the executor in will is there a chance u could get a reverse mortgage access

The most common reasons to contest a will are undue influence or incompetence. you would have to prove one or the other to be successful.

My house is in foreclosure. Should I pay the taxes or wait and use that as a bargaining chip? I have the money to pay them.

Attorney Luthmann has provided you sound advice. You best bet is to have an attorney review the situation and advise you further.

I need legal help to reunite me with assets i cannot locate

I assume you mean that a conservator was appointed over your estate-you should meet with that person or an attorney to try to get in control of...

My brother died, his girlfriend has the car, how do I obtain possession? I will pay note but want car first.

Wife or girlfriend-question is confusing.

If two children were to lose their parents, would the oldest (if he's close to 18) be able to take care of his younger sibling?

It would take longer than a week-so the older sibling would be 18 at the time of the hearing. The court will consider what is in the best interest...

If you had a lawsuit filed against you, then decide to put assets in an irrevocable trust to protect those assets..........

Yes-because it could be considered as a fraudulent transfer.

Meaning of statement ?

Any joint account goes to survivor.

Attorney Rothstein has probably given you the best answer you will get in this forum. So-Yes but the Judge has discretion on how much weight to...