Does the probate court have any jurisdiction over what happened before death?

The facts missing from question is what questionable deeds? Did you brother "steal" property from your mom? That is a bit separate from the...

Can you relinquish your estate inheritance to two biological childred who were llegally adopted away from the deceased

Its hard to follow your question - who wants to relinquish? I will assume assume no surviving spouse? If the adoption was illegal, that probably...

A person with a possibly fraudulent last name, who is listed as one of the beneficiaries on a will.

Your issue is not so much with your sister's name as it is with your claim that the account was held jointly for convenience only. You need to...

You mention a special needs trust. If that is the case, its irrevocable and would need a taxpayer identification number and would file tax...

My sister is power of attorney of my fathers estate who has passed and she will not disclose his financial statements or will.

The Power of Attorney is of no effect post death. Depending on the amount of assets, and titling of accounts, probate may be necessary. It...

My father left me money

Two years is pushing it unless there are a lot of complexities. Was this a probate? Did you mean a gift left to you in a Will or did you mean a...

How do I Obtain Legal Guardianship of a 15 year old

Ms. Macklin is correct. Too much missing. What is your relationship to the minor? Is she living with her parents? If not with her parents, are...

If you are married with Wills can the husband then execute an estate plan without the wife's knowledge and/or signature?

I agree with my colleagues. That said, you say an new estate plan. Did you mean a new Will? A new Will usually revokes and supersedes an older...

I was told that my dad willed me a home he owned out right. My mom sold the home and there has been no talk of a will. Help!!!

I agree with my colleagues. There is something missing from your story. Have you checked the title to the home? In addition, given the length of...

Does she need to get another lawyer?

Not sure what the issue is. First, your mother should make sure she gets her file and the original Will from the attorney. The fact that the...