How do you know when someone has officially assumed the fiduciary duty of personal representative and/or successor trustee?

Personal Representatives are appointed to the position by order of the Court. Successor Trustees are nominated within the Trust document itself.

Can a trustee dissolve a irrevocable trust if both parents have passed away?

The Trustee needs to take the needed action, not the beneficiaries.

How to divide inheritance unequally between siblings?

I concur with John. Your parents should meet with an Estate Planning attorney to ensure the best outcome.

I concur with Steve's answer. It is VERY fact specific. Have your attorney review and advise. Good Luck.

How should I stop the liquidation of assets and have the trust dispersed under court supervision? How to obtain deceased medical

The situation requires professional help. Have your attorney review the pertinent documents and advise you. See Avvo.com under the link...

How much to file an informal probate in Cedar City, UT.?

What the heck is an "Informal Probate". All proceeding before a Court of Law are formal by their very nature. The type of Probate proceeding does...

The sooner this case gets before a Judge the better. Have your lawyer file the correct Motions before the Court. See Avvo.com under...

Parent is in acommma no will is left. Would like to know how to go about assuming home which is a habitat home?

Guardianship is the way to go. See Avvo.Com under the link 'Find a Lawyer'. Then enter Conservatorship and the City you live in. Good Luck.

If someone makes a promise when a contract is signed, is that promise enforceable?

I agreed. The debt on the house is important. If it's paid off then you have the house.

Claims against estate

Have your attorney file the action before the Creditor Period has expired.