Ms. Goldstein's answers is right on point. I am assuming that whatever your current attorney is telling you isn't making sense so why don't you...

How can siblings get details of trust and final bills?

My sympathy on your loss. Based on what you have said it sounds like what your "helpful" sibling said may not be too out of line. The average...

Drafting trusts

The Nolo books have been around a long time and, basically, part of the Nolo marketing ploy is to bash attorneys. Therefore, asking attorneys to...

Do I have any recourse?

I guess I missed a part of your story. If the life insurance policy was about the same amount of the funeral expenses then what amount are you...

What do elder law lawyers charge an hour and what do they charge for dealing with my brother

A twisted situation! As the other attorney indicated, your mother could file a lawsuit to force that the house be sold; however, at age 89, I...

Do we need an estate account, if so why? Will an estate account benefit my aunt for tax purposes?

I think that your aunt needs to understand "why" the attorneys are stating that a probate estate may need to be opened for your uncle. It sounds...

Don't understand what line in probate papers mean about granting any other and further relief.

I agree with how Ms. Goldstein's answer. In other words, sometimes we will ask the judge for "X" and "Y/" Later, after a hearing on a motion or a...

What can be done with executor?

Well your question is rather complex and if you want a "good" answer it is best to consult with a local probate or elder law attorney. You would...

Getting married may effect your ability to continue to be qualified for the programs that you mention. It doesn't sound like your significant...

Is there exceptions or can the trust charge him rent for living there?

Judith and James are both correct - the trust document must be reviewed to give you "good" answers to your questions. Besides the trust document...