You should really contact the attorney who created your trust, and if you didn't have one, its time to get one. It is very unclear what is...

Probably not, but have your documents reviewed by an experienced estate planning attorney to make sure nothing was missed.

I suppose that the concern is that if your sister dies before you, the property will go to her heirs, who may not be just you. There may be some...

You need to find a probate lawyer in the county where Auntie died and file a probate. If your daughter was adopted by Auntie and is the only child,...

The judge's job is to determine which will is valid or if both wills are invalid for some reason. If both wills are invalid, the property will pass...

Very complicated fact pattern. Hire an estate and probate lawyer. File a petition for probate and get everything in front of the probate judge....

No, but it is a good idea to tell the successor trustee where the documents can be found in the event of your incapacity or death.

It's an easy task for an estate planning attorney. I suggest that you use AVVO to find one in your area. Otherwise you are going sky diving without...

I agree with Attorney Straus. It al depends on whether your mother added your name as a joint tennat or a tenant in common. Before you add your...

You may have a case for elder abuse against your sister. See an elder law attorney.