Okay, this is a complex issue, and I have a number of questions. Was the trust joined in the divorce action? Who is the trustee?
Without reading the stipulation and the trust I cannot answer your questions. I see no reason to require the ex to "join" the trust, nor am I aware of proceedures to "join" a trust.
Your mother needs to get with a new attorney, as hers has quit, to learn exactly what is going on and how to accomplish the goals set out in the stipulation.
I may be able to help, should she be interested.
David R. Hartwig
801-486-1715
Answered on Dec 10th, 2016 at 9:35 AM