A deed will override a will. However-it could have been a Lady Bird deed that could still be changed now or before he dies to add another...

My husband is wondering if wanting to change the trustees is contesting the will?

I believe a trustee can be removed for a valid clause-for example the trustee acting for self interest or stealing and that would not be...

When a will is refused by the representatve , can the beneficiary's lawyer demand it from drafter lawyer of will ? Testater died

Your attorney should be answering this question.

If no one can find the original will can a copy be put in probate

Good chance of probating a lost will if all beneficiaries agree as explained.

How do I make a revocable living will?

We assume you mean Living Trust. I call it a fancy will that avoids probate, guardianship,offers privacy and easy administration. Best bet-have...

If you are married, is good it to have a 'durarble power of attorney', 'advanced directive for physician' (living will), etc

Yes-absolutely. You need a will or trust plus DPOA, living will and health care surrogate. You need a discussion with an estate planning attorney...

How to I transfer my Mom;s house to my sister as a result of a lawsuit?

Need more information. Does the trust have other beneficiaries? An estate planning/title insurance attorney would have to review the...

Are we responsible for any costs since we took things from my dead mothers house before it was put into foreclosure?

No-you are not obligated unless you contractually obligated yourself and you do not have to start a probate process to deal with the problem.

Trustee's Salary in CA?

You have 5 siblings that agree to a 4% fee. How many siblings do you have-if 5 is the answer-accept it. If you have other siblings that think...

Does Will trump a Trust, vice-versa, or they co-exist for separate purposes? None of my other siblings has a copy of anything.

A person that has a trust usually also has a pour over will. Assets that are in the trust are controlled by the trust and assets in the deceased...