"My neice has been unresponsive in returing a W9 to receive her share of my father's Living Trust. We believe the reason is because she is on Welfare or State Disability. We are not sure which. She is living in Mexico and has a mailing address in the US.
Been waiting 3 months with no response. How long do we wait? What happens next?"
Another issue. If your sister files a disclaimer (renunciation --- legal papers stating she does not want her inheritance) then it would be distributed under the Living Trust as if she predeceased. You really need to be careful, depending on the legal document and state law, if she cannot be found there might be a risk that her inheritance would escheat (be transferred to) the state instead of the rest of the family. You really need to see a lawyer. Also, disclaimers are pretty technical and tricky and have strict deadlines. Get some professional help sooner rather than later.