Does a beneficiary's trust need to be registered with the courts as to it's existence so they have visibility of it?

I am a Florida attorney but usually a Living Trust is a private document and not a public record registered with the courts.

I want to bill her for my time in effort in handling the estate. Am I allowed to do so and how much may I charge her for my work

You the executor are entitled to a fee off the top of the estate for the work you have done.

Can you sue your brother's estate-YES Will you win-probably not. Your brothers ownership and estate distribution control as set by state statutes.

Can I omit him from my will

My best answer-YES you can try BUT he has spousal rights. You can try for a post marital agreement, property settlement agreement, or Divorce to...

Would I then be designated a lineal dependent and become the sole heir?

One important question nd one comment 1-Is property owned joint with right of survivorship or tenants in common? 2.-Support has no impact on the...

Anybody can contest anything. Anybody can sue anybody. The most common reasons in estate planning are undue influence, incompetence, and...

Should my mother apply for Medicaid? Required to sell house?

Was the son a primary caregiver? How long has he resided in home? It is possible the son might be able to continue to live in the home. Best...

Where should I store all of my final estate plan documents so that my families knows where they are in an emergency?

I agree with safe deposit box or fire proof safe at home.

Can the property be sold without the granddaughters consent?

The grand father can change his will any time he pleases.

As suggested-have an attorney review the document to determine if the trustee has the latitude to distribute only to his family. Could be that a...