If the children are beneficiaries, they should be getting tax reports from the trust so they can file their own tax return. If Dad's accountant is...

My sister just passed without a will. she and her adult son was living in my mothers house who had passed three years prior.

There are many issues to be examined, but if you and your sister are co-owners of a property, one option is to sue for partition to force the...

I agree with Mr. Voeller's answer, but the will should be probated to establish your rights. Since your sister is the executor, if there is no...

Does my sister have rights to my dead mothers estate?

In Texas, an adopted child still inherits from the birth parents unless the adoption decree specifically terminates the inheritance rights, which...

Since we don't know what assets are in the trust, if they are held at a financial institution, if your mother visited the persons responsible for...

Possibly. Time is critical. No doubt that landscape work improves real property and gives you lien rights

I have stayed in my deceased mom and dad's house for the past 10 years and been solely responsible for taxes, upkeep, etc.

I don't know how oh can homestead a house you don't own. Adverse possession requires a possession that is 'hostile'. Since your possession is...

Can the executor of an elderly alzheimer grandmother be changed without notifying the original executor?

The executor does not need to be notified, but this sounds like a will to be challenged when the time comes.

No beneficiary named, small estate affidavit filed but no administrator named. Insurance co will not release funds.

Assuming the Court approved the small estate affidavit, I agree with your attorney.

How do I get a letter of testimentary?

Your question begs a question: why do you need letters testamentary? If the only asset is an annuity and the estate is not named as the...