It sounds like the Trust of which Ms. Smith was a trustee was set up outside her Will (a common type is a revocable grantor trust), because she...

Is there any lawyer and or group that can help people with legal documents that were ignored such as advanced directives?

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. The short answer to your question is that your mom's latest-signed Last Will and Testament will control...

How do I retain benefits-based housing for my sister with mental illness needing a long term dual diagnosis treatment?

This is a delicate situation, as your first concern must be for your sister's health. As you may already know, there are different forms of public...

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Does the executor of the will have to tell the name of the lawyer who made the will to the beneficiaries when requested?

The short answer is: no. However, if you know that a formal probate proceeding will be required, or has already begun, you can review the will on...