There is no way to answer your question without studying the trust document. It is likely that your mother, as trustee, has wide discretion ......

Does a personally created will and Power-of-Attorney need to be filed in the County or State (Ohio)?

Even if you are flat broke, self-help estate planning is penny wise and pound foolish. First, if they are of limited resources, they need to get...

CAN I, AS EXECUTOR OF MY DEAD PARENTS WILL MAKE MY BROTHER A CO-EXECUTOR?

The short answer is no. The longer answer is it might be possible in some counties, but way more cost and trouble than it is worth if you and your...

Should I trust people I don't know to administer?

To get any really useful information, you should consult with an expert probate attorney right away so you can show him or her the family...

The decedent has investments, he passes. Probated from 1-1-02 to 1-1-04. Do the investments stay invested or get closed at TOD?

Obviously there is a reason you are asking this question, so I strongly suggest you go see an expert probate lawyer to find out what has happened...

Can my sister access my mother's account without my knowledge?

The fact that your sister was agent under your mother's power of attorney is irrelevant. Powers of Attorney become completely ineffective the...

Do I need to file my deceased mothers taxes this year?

If you are named as Executor or Administrator, it is your legal responsibility to file her 2020 form 1040, and to pay or receive taxes. Otherwise,...

I have live with my roomate for 30 yrs

Roommates have no legal right or standing. You have put yourself at a disadvantage by not reaching agreement with the sibling before you spent any...

When my mother passed away, did I become responsible for her owed debt for different loans or car loans?

As my colleague Mr. McClenaghan says, you do not become responsible for a parent’s debts when they die. If there are assets for you to...

You cannot do what you wish with a Will. You need a living trust that owns your assets while living, and contains terms for managing your assets...