Yes. Valid deed controls in this situation. Deed may be set aside for various reasons. Much more information needed to opine on probability of...

Do you think my chances of adopting him is possible?

Excellent guidance provided by colleagues. You are doing a thankless and great job. I commend you. Much more information needed to opine on...

Yes. Successor trustee may sign as trustee. Yes. Notary may also be appointed as a successor trustee. Yes. Attorney may be appointed as a...

My mom wants to put me on her living will,what information do I need to give her lawyer and do I need to be there.

Terms Living Will, Advanced Directive, Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Directive to Physicians often describe similar estate planning documents. ...

Yes. Facts stated sound like both elder abuse and fraud. Yes. You and other family members may/not be able to achieve some...

Need help to understand differences and applicability for Authorized Users and Durable POA for accounts.

Well designed estate plan in California usually includes: Will, Trust (in certain circumstances), POA Finance, POA Health, asset funding...

Do I have rights to house in mother's rent to own situation?

Maybe. Your rights are controlled by the rent-to-own contract and any rights you may have to mother's estate. Mother may not pass on any more...

Can you state in a LT that an IRA Legacy Trust be established without an independ. Trustee?

Yes. IRA Legacy Trust may be subtrust of Living Trust. May also be an independent trust. Yes. Independent trustee required. Yes. Many...

Please advise on how to proceed.

Parents likely created what is known as Special Needs Trust for you. You are beneficiary and brother trustee. If brother has violated duty owed...

Can a will be revocable like a revocable trust once the testator dies?

No. In vast majority of cases, neither will or revocable trust revocable after maker dies. Very limited exceptions to this rule. Agent appointed...