As both trustee and beneficiary is there a way for me to buy the house that is not considered self dealing?

In addition to the posted answers. Get two appraisals and send a certified copy to your brother offering to purchase and place proceeds in trust...

If it is agreed upon the children and step-mother, can we legally remove items from the house that belonged to my mother?

Most likely you will have to hire a WV probate attorney to guide you through the process. Sure be Ok if everyone signs an agreement and a value...

Does my wife have any right to an inheritance?

You have to have solid medical evidence that she was not competent at the time of signing. to overturn the document.

What evidence needed in fainancial elder abuse case

Getting Adult Protective Services is a great idea.

Needing advice how & who we shld be seeking to help handle our Inheritance taxes for 2015 ??

Hopefully a probate attorney is already involved. The probate attorney can arrange for the taxes to be done or you can your CPA coordinate with...

What is the process of having this home deeded to me? Is it costly due to the fact I'm unemployed?

The will needs to be probated. A beneficiary agreement can be created to make sure you receive the house if your sisters cooperate.

What is the best form or wording to use and does it have to be notarized and registered?

Best bet-have an attorney prepare a will or living trust. You should not be involved in this process-you could be accused of undue influence.

If the beneficiary of a life insurance policy decides not to pay the funeral cost, is that legal? Can I sue if I paid the expens

The brother could use the money anyway he wanted-did not have to contribute to the funeral.

Ok to have notarized in Tenn but should be based on MS law.

Is it correct that I should be charged for this also considering that I was not advised that there would be an expense?

I agree that the fee is usually an expense of the trust. You could respond to the invoice with a statement that you do not accept...