When someone dies and they have been separated from the spouse?

You are asking a question with an incredibly complicated which cannot be addressed here. I suggest you meet with a probate lawyer who is well...

I cannot afford to pay fines equaling 14,000$ I get 815$ from SSA. Can I make small payments each month?

You need to talk to the court officials to work out a payment plan. They may let you pay as little as $50 or $100 per month given your reduced...

What if on order to appoint successor trustee the name of trust is different than the actual trust, house is in .?

Can't give an answer without a careful review of all the documents and court orders. Take them for a local trust lawyer for review.

Do I need a lawyer for my will or is an online service adequate?

FYI, lawyers love people like you. We get big fees correcting the mistakes you make when you try to do it yourself. Don't be penny wise and pound...

What kind of power of attorney would I need for medical and real estate? Is there a general one that protects everything?

A durable power of attorney will give your husband control of your financial affairs. An Advanced Health Care Directive and HIPPA Release will give...

When looking for the deseased assets where would you start looking? Is it the lawyer responsibility to find all that information

I agree with Attorney Shields. Life Insurance proceeds are pretty easy to handle. Contact the company, get a death claim form and follow...

You need a lawyer who specializes in trust litigation and elder abuse. Filing a lawsuit challenging your brother as trustee is not contesting the...

Trust needs a separate tax I'D number. You can apply on line.

What is a protective trust and can assets be protected??

There are such trusts. Some times they work. See a very experienced estate planning attorney for an evaluation.

Can a trust created while a person was alive be recorded after the person died because the trustee didn’t know?

If its a revocable living trust, Mom can change it anytime she wants prior to her death. Recording the trust doesn't matter and is highly unusual....