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If this is the case, I can assure you that she is in better shape with a Trustee, as this takes her Trust out of the hands of those who are after any money. They cannot replace a Trustee very easily unless they prove fraud. Trusts are not public documents.
You should speak with the Trustee. Whomever has this important role can then go, using funds from the Trust, to see a Trust and Estate Attorney.
Is your Mom currently competent? If not she cannot sign ANYTHING that could hold up in court. If she is competent it is unlikely she would have resigned as Trustee of the Trust she created as TrustOR.
Anyway, in all of this, your Mom's funds being protected by a Trust, it will be very difficult for anyone to meddle with. Nevertheless, with nefarious people descending after money the Trustee needs to lock in whatever is needed to stop their activities.
Again, know that getting a POA requires a competent person. And even then, a POA is WORTHLESS to do ANYTHING AT ALL with a Trust. Only the Trustor and the Trustee have any power over a Trust. Hopefully Mom's money is safely protected within.
And again, have the Trustee contact a Trust and Estate attorney for advice. Realize this is just a Forum. While I was both POA and Trustee of my brother's Trust per his request, having served in this capacity makes me no expert. When you are dealing with an elder's safety and their assets you need to have expert advice.