How how do I know if I need a lawyer?

Yes, I think you do, if only to Write A Letter.

Do you want to look at this as an investment of $12,000 (the principal) bearing 10% interest (income) which is not available elsewhere? AND...

I have a son who needs mental health services but I don't know what agency I should reach out to for help

1) See if there is a COUNTY Dept of Mental Health; 2) If he is a "danger to himself or others or gravely disabled" b/c he is acting out, call the...

If I sign power of attorney over to my brother can he rent a place in my name for me

Yes, YOU can do this, but will your Brother be subject to Aiding and Abetting whatever you are doing to KNOWINGLY 'violate your probation'? If...

No creditors"? Really? You will still need to give notice to the utilities and everyone else who may have been her Creditors. but that is...

Do You have to pay off a house left to you in an irrevocable trust ?

Assuming she is deceased, before you paid off the mortgage, did you find out if she had mortgage insurance? It is very inexpensive Decreasing Term...

Should I be concerned , dad died 4 months ago . Naming me executor, my stepsister day after dads death , asks me to sign it over

I changed your post to "Probate" because your father died 4 months ago and hopefully you have a copy of the Will which you gave to her. You may...

How do I determine how to distribute the trust/assets from my uncle?

I changed your post from "Trusts" to 'Probate" b/c you are asking about a PETITION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP, which would be a decision made by the...

I am not represented by counsel, that probate attorney that I mentioned clears the probate notes ?

You seem to be asking if you need a Probate Attorney, because the Court's own PA Attorney clears the notes. Depending on what Judge you are...

I changed your post from "Elder Law" to "Probate" because he is deceased and the Probate court is where a Legal Determination would be made about...