Once your Chapter 13 plan was confirmed, you would have been responsible for keeping up with the post-petition payments. Absent any loan...

Will a simple letter written by me about p.o.a and last will and testament, hold up?

No. Simple letter does not meet minimum requirements for validity of will or POA.

Title Insurance for future sale

Previous buyer can only convey the interest they owned. Quitclaim deed only conveys bare title with no implied warranties of title. Yes. Last...

Are attorney & real estate charges deductible? Is the money better off in a special needs trust so I can keep my SSI disability?

Yes. Certain legal and real estate expenses associated with sale of real property deductible. Not all. Certain assets are exempt from...

Do we have grounds for a Lawsuit?

Maybe, but probably not. However, you have not listed any compensable damages. I do not believe lawsuit in your interest at this time.

Do I put "Smith family trust 3/1/12 fbo Bobby Smith" or "Smith family trust 3/2/1?

You may name your trust as beneficiary. However, carefully consider all consequences of doing so before acting. There are both advantages and...

Can the estate of my mother, her surviving siblings (my aunts), or one of my three siblings sue me back for not honoring her bur

Yes. You may be sued if you do not honor universally understood wishes of mother.

Yes. Attorney who drafts trust may act as trustee. Not a conflict of interest. Some observations: Drafting attorney usually more familiar with...

Can I keep my parents house if it is under Medi-Cal Estate Recovery Program? Am I also liable for the medi-cal debt for my paren

Maybe. There are strategies which may be implemented to keep the house and avoid MediCal recovery. No. You are not personally responsible for...

How hard is it to prove intention of a will in Texas court?

Not relevant. Intent to write will not relevant. Only a valid written will can be proven up and submitted to probate.