While this may be a potential elder abuse issue, I'm relabeling this as a family law issue with the hope that some family law lawyers will chime...

It's hard to say what taxes might be owed as there are insufficient facts provided to offer an opinion in that regard. However, your much bigger...

You will need to file a Spousal Property Petition which asks the court to issue an order that some or all of the funds in the account are community...

Like the other attorney who has responded, it's important to know whether or not your mother is mentally competent and/or if she agrees with your...

Sadly, I have dealt with this situation more than once. A petition must be filed with the court. This can be done on what is known as an "ex...

My sense from your question is that your brother is deceased. If so, you may be able to challenge either a will or a trust. You need to speak to...

He would be the petitioner or co-petitioner on the Petition for Conservatorship. Are you certain, however, there isn't an alternative to a...

SSDI is not a "means-based" benefit so a settlement should not affect your benefits.

You should immediately share your concerns with the local Coroner's office.

It's not likely that your brother can "withhold" your inheritance, but no attorney can state that for certain without reviewing the trust document....