I concur with Attorney Cloniger's advice-I doubt you will get a more detailed answer or better advice than what she has provided.

At that age-I would try for adoption. So-see an guardianship/adoption attorney. If adopted-you can provide health insurance up to age 26.

The deed and mortgage to my deceased mother's house is in my name. Is there any way the Personal Rep. can take it from me?

You should be safe unless the deed was signed when she was competent and not under undue influence and assuming the deed was correctly...

Trust

Most of the time the Trust will be a simple grantor trust and will have the grantor's social security number. So-the interest will be reported on...

Do I need an estate attorney?

I would have the trust reviewed and modified from a joint trust to a single trust. You might also need an update on your power of attorney. I...

Can i get custody of my cousin

You should try to obtain guardianship under the circumstances stated. This would be in the best interest of child and give her a stable family...

Would this void guardianship if a judge found out?

Yes-This should be reported and let the Judge decide what to do.

How long does it take to set up the framework of personal trust so that it is recognized at a bank?

I think the answer would be different for each attorney you would ask. So-make a few calls and see what the answer would be-hopefully you will get...

The family needs to inquire if they will or have done so. If they aren't-the family should send a copy of death certificate to social security....

I am deployed to Afghanistan, can my power of attorney sign my divorce papers for me?

Coordinate with your Jag officer in base immediately. Special rules apply with military.