Trustees of irrevocable trusts can be removed by the court at any time for good cause.

Living trust

I wouldn't mess around with this too much. If she forgot who prepared the trust, there's a pretty good chance that it was prepared long ago--and...

Under IRC Sec 121, am I treated as an owner of a house held in an exemption/bypass trust of which I am a final beneficiary?

You're requesting specific legal advice, which most attorneys should refrain from giving on this public board. That's probably why you're not...

How Difficult is it to change a Family Trust?

It is my understanding that widow has a conditional life interest in trust real property. If the conditions are not met, then the trustee should...

Can a surviving spouse remove the existing successor trustee & replace them in a Trust that is irrevocable after the first death

Yes, you can petition to remove a trustee for any number of reasons.

If a revocable living trust is established, does it negate the authority of a previously established will?

Q. 1 - it could, you would have to read the trust. Q. 2. - a trustee only has authority over assets placed in the trust. If assets are in a...

If assets/accounts are not specifically listed in a trust and there is no will, the assets in his name go into probate, correct?

Your mother needs to see an attorney right away. None of this sounds right to me. Remember accounts can transfer outside a will or trust, by...

How does one determine if they are listed as a benificiary of a revocable living trust?

You could always consider contesting the trust.

My brother (successor trustee) is delaying settlement of trust in hopes that residence and stock values will increase.

Yes. You can file a petition to have him removed for failing to carry out his duties. In my opinion, based solely on what you've written and...

Can trust estate distribution be delayed ?

You're asking for specific legal advice. Please consult an attorney privately.