Can/should we draft a life-estate deed for a property located outside the U.S., and what should we 'do' with the deed? U.S. tax?

The US has many Treaties with different countries concerning taxes etc. The Treaty would have to be researched to determine the answer and you...

Was the granddaughter entitled to the car even though my mother had not signed her wishes?

No-grandmother did not have a will and the granddaughter would not be entitled to anything by statute as explained.

Do I need to have my name removed from the deed?

The answer depends on the language on the deed-if it says "with right of survivorship"-it belongs to you. If not-his 1/2 interest would go to...

HOW DO I FIND OUT IF MY DECEASED BROTHER HAD A WILL?

Check the county courthouse to see if a will has been filed-if so-it is a public record.

Can I set up a revocable living trust with a subtrust for my son, but appoint a bank as the trustee just of that subtrust?

Yes-it possible to create a special sub trust for an addiction. The substance abuse sub trust could create a monthly payment which could be...

What can I do if someone has done this against someone in my family?

The POA can generally be used without recording

You are entitled to a copy if you are a beneficiary. Best bet-if it went through probate-it would be a public record in the county she was a...

Person of contact ?

Since the majority of the three of you can not agree among you about the selection of an executor-ask the court to appoint an independent executor.

Accountable asset for medicaid

I believe it is a countable asset in all states.

A lady bird deed is different in that it has a transfer on death provision as explained.