Funeral expenses are priority expenses so a Creditor's Claim is not required but if it were me, I would file it to ensure it gets addressed.

Have the will reviewed. It appears the beneficiary would simply get the asset free of trust.

If that happens, you can file a motion for reconsideration, but honestly, you should be able to get your motion together within 6 months even with...

The beneficiary designation controls. The minor may need a guardian appointed to take possession of the asset.

It is true that when you transferred the property to the trust, you severed the joint tenancy. Unless your mom had a trust that left the property...

If you can get it permitted and don't call it the Deathstar, you should be able to build it.

It means, despite the language above it, the language after the "notwithstanding" controls the distribution.

There needs to be more than a letter. Why do you need to be cotrustee? You can help her without that title and being cotrustee.

You can if the asset is in the trust. If it is not a Small Estate Affidavit or probate would be necessary.

Verbal agreements mean nothing. Since she lacks capacity however, the funeral home should allow you to make the arrangements.