What legal reason would someone have for naming another party as both their durable PoA and the trustee of their living trust?

From the facts you've posted, your father has made a good decision in creating his trust. If he were to pass away without a trust and with assets...

How do I transfer title to a property from my mom's trust to 2 people (my husband and me)?

Assuming that you have taken the other necessary steps of trust administration, as you are the sole beneficiary, you, as successor trustee, can...

Did I need to serve the mother again?

If the mother and paternal grandmother were present in court via telephonic appearance, you do not need to reserve them. However, it is a good idea...

Selected as the best answer

Can I still object to a Trust if I did not file an official Objection in the 120-day time limit? Or is it too late?>

As Attorney Shields has advised you, based on the facts you've included, you may still be able to contest the trust terms. It is important that...

What kind of lawyer do we need?

I agree with Attorney Shields. You and your wife should contact an elder law attorney. It is a little unusual for APS to force someone to take...

What can I do to get them to buy me out or pay me 'rent' so I can get equal benefit from the properties?

I agree with Attorney Benton. Assuming that the will contemplates an equal division of the property between all of you, requesting that the...

Yes, all assets that your father owned at the time of his death must be appraised by the administrator as to cash assets and the Probate Referee as...

Do i try to gather more evidence than what i already showed him? should i be worried about trial?

As with other divisions of the Superior Court, when a matter is contested, it is usually set for trail. The investigator's recommendation that your...

I plan to appear in court- also would like to submit my doubts in writing- can i object?

The other attorneys have provided you with excellent advise. As they have advised you, you can object to the petition to administer the estate. If...

As Beneficiary if, I Contest How the Successor / Executor is handling matters will I be Disinherited?

This really must be a difficult situation for you. As the other attorneys have advised you, challenging the trustee's administration of the trust...