Darling, I don't have the foggiest. Sounds to me as if you've done everything aboveboard. Where your mother is coming from, God only knows. But you must take care of yourself first. You now own the lot. That's something. What in the world is going on with her is a mystery. She may be trying to manipulate you in some sick way. Or -- something else may be occupying her attention. But since she has a history of this I would not depend on her to support you in any way. You are going to have to get support and reputable advice from someone else.

Do you have another close relative who knows her, and you? Anyone else you can share this with?