If i didn't forfeit my inheritance or lawsuits is it my right to to claim now?

Its not clear what your mom had and how it was distributed if at all. More facts are necessary. You should consult with a probate attorney. Use...

Enforcing the will (desires) of the deceased without a written will

There are no oral wills. If there is nothing in writing to satisfy the requirements of a will, then the assets will pass to his heir by intestacy....

Life insurance policy of deceased if they have child, and beneficiary is incapacitated with POA-F.

Im unclear as to why you believe that Tom ever had the power to change the beneficiary. Regardless, if Gene was the beneficiary he gets the money....

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Can I hire a lawyer to represent me in this case or send a representative with POA due to the fact that I live in Japan?

Not sure why you need to be in court. Pressing criminal charges is through the DA. What have they said? Are you also looking to sue him?

How do i get my all of my money away from my sister?

As trustee it is your sister's obligation to hold the money and only distribute it according to the terms of the trust. You no right "to get it...

For probates you dont have the option. The Probate Referee is the one to appraiser real and personal property including stocks and bonds. ...

Are my mother's assets sufficiently protected with a revokable trust in California?

The revocable Trust provides no protections, but its not clear what recover would be sought at this time. As for capital gains, if the house is...

I am executrix of my mother's estate.

Its admirable that you endeavored to do this on your own without paying a contractor or other people, but since you used family members, I would...

What if a house is not listed in a will is it part of the estate than. What are chattels

Anything in your mother's name that needs to change title to someone else is part of her probate estate. Chattel is very legalees, but you are are...

My mother left me as the soul beneficiary of her non-qual. annuity. Should this be part of estate and split among sibs, or not?

Its not part of the estate. Beneficiary designations are Will/Probate substitutes.