Mom died without updating her revocable living trust when she switched banks. How can the new trustee access her account?

This is exactly why the 'Pour-Over Will' is essential in a Living Trust Estate Plan - so that it acts as a legal 'Safety Net' and thereby 'pours...

Actually, the answer depends on "what the Trust says". Often a well-drafted Trust is specific as to accounting the Trustee's duties. Remember -...

How do you do change a trustee of an irrevocable trustee when the trustee dies?

The terms of the Trust control what happens next. The trust became irrevocable when the Grantor died and normally once it is irrevocable it cannot...

Your will is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. My recommendation: Have it drafted by a licensed Attorney, then have Witness sign in the presence of each other...

The Mother is devious and does not have the children best interest at heart.

Have your Attorney file a Motion with the Family Court for a hearing and to change Custody.

My income is social security and pension and will cease when I die I have a lot of credit card debt. What happens when I die

It is the honorable & ethical thing to consider. If your Estate is insolvent due to debt that is one thing but if it has sufficient assets to be...

Probably - but it is subject to the percentage guidelines - and whether or not your Mom is your legal dependent. Sit down with a tax preparer.

Can I give 2 agents on Durable POA equal power not specifically if one becomes incapacitated or dies If so how do I word on POA

Yes, it can be drafted that way. However it is recommended that because of how important the Power of Attorney is, it should be prepared (according...

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What rights do I have as a beneficiary of a trust ?

Your mother is the primary beneficiary of the Trust so long as she is alive. However now that she has a guardian, the guardian is entitled to an...

My aunt's attorney who is her trustee has not released our inheritance from the trusts set up after my aunt's death.

I concur. You can lodge a complaint with the Ethics Committee of the local State Bar, and you can also file a Motion before the Probate Court for...