Can my children get inheritance from their father

Yes, your ex can make a Will that leaves out your children who were adopted by him.

Am I entitled to my recently deceased wife's inheritance?

Assuming your wife did receive a "vested" (no strings attached) inheritance from her father, you would be the beneficiary of that inheritance as...

Having probate issues for my mother's estate here in Arizona?

Because of the many legal questions posed by you that need answering, I believe it would be wise for you to immediately contact a competent probate...

What happens if I am incapacitated when my child reaches the ages for distributions from my living trust (had I died instead)?

You can simply name a Trust Protector in accordance with Section 14-10818 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and give him or her the authority to...

Why are mandatory distributions of principal from a children's trust often written for three installments at specific ages?

There is nothing "magic" or "legal" about the number three. Anyone creating a trust can specify whatever ages and whatever number of installments...

Upon completion of a Arizona General Power of Attorney and initialing line N which consist of all powers listed above.

I don't know what Arizona power of attorney form you are referring to. However, subsection D of Section 14-5501 of the Arizona Revised Statutes...

I agree with Attorney Dezio that you should contact a tax attorney or CPA to assist you. However, I disagree with his statement that you would not...

What do I do to take control of trust? Can I name a co trustee? Who do I contact?

The first thing you should do is take a copy of your father's trust document to a competent probate and trust attorney for review and advice.

Exemption from Affidavit Clause" Is it required and/or do you recommend including this clause when recording a beneficiary deed?

Yes. this clause is required to be inserted in a beneficiary deed to avoid having to prepare an affidavit of value and paying a transfer fee.

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Letting someone live in jointly owned home?

The problem you present is the natural and unfortunate consequence of a co-ownership in real estate. If you and your sister cannot agree on...