Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Thanks for your question....I am very sorry to hear of this situation. There may be two avenues for challenging the transfer of the funds by your father to your mother: lack of capacity and undue influence. If your mother was handling your father's finances, under recent changes in the law the burden would shift to her to prove that the transaction was NOT the product of undue influence. Since she was of course his wife, she would argue that this is what her dad wanted. However, it appears that she had another agenda, and you could certainly bring this out. The important questions are whether the trust has been already liquidated and if so, whether your mother has any assets that can be secured pending any judgment you might obtain. Please go to my web site, www.lawfang.com and read my blog on trust and estate disputes to learn more about your rights.

I would strongly recommend contacting an attorney. Your answer may be as simple as the trusts still exists and you only need to enforce your rights. Feel free to contact my office if you decide you require further assistance.