Can my mother sign a will if she is starting to show signs of not being all there?

Based on your description, I would assume that she is competent, but it can be a tough call sometimes. The general standard for testamentary...

Is it possible or too late?

Tennessee, like most states, has a "revocation on divorce" statute that nullifies any testamentary gift made to a spouse if the spouses divorce...

Am I going to be in legal trouble for not filing a will that isn't considered a legal will?

If some other family members filed a petition with the court, and the court is requesting that you produce this "will", it is best to comply with...

What happens to the bank accounts and annuities my mother had? The probate attorney gave me the bank number to call.

Your mother likely designated beneficiaries on any annuities she owned. Contact the annuity company (or look for a statement to find out where it...

There are 2 Power of Attorney documents (one for healthcare decisions, the other for property and financial decisions) that she should execute...

Parents' will requires I divorce my spouse, I did after their death, am I in the will?

I don't believe you need to worry about it. I expect most, if not all, courts would strike that provision as being against public policy, and that...

It's not about money , it's what's right . I don't need the money. I just want to do the right thing, I want my part .

32 years is a long time. Many states have time limits on how soon a will should be probated after someone's death, and I would imagine that any...

Is this will legal?

For a will to be valid, the will must be legally executed before the testator dies. There is no way for the testator to execute the will after the...

Who would be in charge of my mom's financial affairs? Do they have the legal authority to ask people to either pay or move out?

If both your parents have now passed away, the person responsible for your mother's financial affairs would be whoever is appointed as...

What is the best coarse of action and how do I get the past assets into a account of my own?

The specific language of the trust is most important under these circumstances, but 16 years passing by with no update from the trustee seems...