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If his sister is not entirely mentally stable, perhaps she might not be the best choice as trustee. Perhaps he might name one or more other persons, or a bank or trust company, or one or more other persons together with a bank or trust company, as trustee(s). You could be one of the trustees. He could give you the power to remove and replace the trustees (provided the replacement trustee is not a close relative or subordinate employee). He should also make sure his Will is appropriate from an estate tax standpoint.

He will have to sue your uncle and I would suggest filing a partition action to have the property sold. If your uncle cannot buy your dad out or your dad buy your uncle out, the property will be sold to a third party. The past rent question is difficult. He may be able to get a part of it but certainly not 4 years back.

Your mother is responsible only if she signed a contract for the services. Otherwise your father's estate is responsible. If the property is in his estate, then it is at risk. You should have your mother visit with an attorney specializing in estate administration for further assistance.