How do I update or prepare a living trust?

It is most likely that you can amend or restate the old trust...but it should reviewed by an estate planning attorney to be sure....and to discuss...

Do I need to go thru probate? What does that entail?

Much will turn on how the Real property is titled under the deeds. There are lost trust procedures. I’d be interested also on whether or not there...

Hard to tell from your facts whether your sister is being honest about what is happening or not. But...she should have gotten a Tax ID number for...

Are the powers of a temporary conservatorship limited compared to a permanent one?

Yoiu have two issues here. As to the conservatorship itself, that would depend on the extent of powers granted by the court to the temporary...

As the other attorneys have said, the "statutory" fee is based on a % of the estate, regardless of how long it takes. Your attorney should be able...

Do I need to confirm my POA of healthcare if it was fraudulently taken from me?

I suggest you see an elder law attorney. If she didn’t have capacity when she signed the new one, it is not valid and your old one is. The problem...

When you have medical POA over your spouse, is it the same as POA over their finances?

The other attorneys have given you good advice about the difference between the two types of powers of attorney. I would also, however, suggest...

As Power of Attorney for financial/healthcare, how debts after death handled?

Ms. Sonin is correct that your power of attorney ends on her death. You can try and accomplish what you can before, but after her passing the job...

Not only can you, it's probably a great idea to do so! Do make certain, though, that a will is all you need and not a trust. She'll thank you some...

Are the assets in my mothers irrevocable living trust counted by the VA to determine benefits eligibility.?

That will depend on the terms of the trust. Irrevocable or not, if she is a beneficiary able to receive distributions directly from the trust, it...