How do I get a copy of my mother's trust? My sister won't let me see it since my mother's passed on.

You can demand, in writing, that your sister provide a copy of the trust. If she doesn't, you can bring an action to produce it. Also, if she...

The person named as an executor in the will has an obligation to open an estate. However, if they refuse to do it, someone else can move to open...

I need help filling out a deed to transfer my deceased mother's house into my name.

You need to hire an attorney to draft the deed. It should only cost a few hundred dollars.

Without formal documents, how is the rightful transfer of burial plot ownership recognized?

I would check with the cemetary before you did anything, as their records may show who actually owns the plots.

I need to know if my sister can get the house they bought together in the 80's. Her name was never removed on the will?

You will need to consult an attorney. Because while divorce revokes a will, if your sister remained on the deed to the house, she may have an...

Assuming you were named as guardian by a court, her will nominating the church would be irrelevant.

My 17 yr old needs to access some of his settlement $ to use for a car so he can get to after curricular activities and a job

You can file a motion with the court to allow that expenditure.

My sister died without a will and her estate is less than $1000.

You will need to contact an attorney to properly file a motion to dispense with administration that addresses this situation.

Do I need a lawyer to help me get a court order?

You should first talk to the trustee about it. You may then have to contact an attorney.

How do I transfer my mom's house to me, she died and left the house to me in her will

You should consult the attorney handling the probate case.