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Probate court proceedings aren't always necessary. Usually, they are required only if the deceased person owned assets in his or her name alone. Other assets can probably be transferred to their new owners without probate. Examples of common assets that do notneed to go through probate include: 1. assets the deceased person owned in joint tenancywi...
Massachusetts makes two kinds of simplified probate available in certain circumstances. First, if the deceased person left no real estate and all the property in the estate is worth no more than $25,000 (minus the cost of a vehicle), any interested person may offer to serve as voluntary personal representative (executor). The personal representativ...
If probate is necessary, the person named in the will to serve as personal representative (executor) will start the process in the Probate and Family Court Department of the Trial Court in the county where the deceased person lived. The prospective personal representative files the will, if any, with a death certificate and a document called a Peti...
Massachusetts has adopted a set of laws called the Uniform Probate Code, designed to make probate simpler and less expensive. Under the UPC, there are informal and formal probate procedures. Most estates use the informal procedure, which is conducted by a court official called a magistrate. The personal representative is free to collect assets and ...
In broad overview, the personal representative's job is to: 1. collect and inventory the deceased person's assets, and keep them safe 2. pay valid debts and taxes, and 3. distribute the remaining property as the will (or if there's no will, state law) directs. The personal representative should inventory estate assets, estimate their value, and kee...
In Massachusetts, the personal representative does not have to individually notify creditors about the probate proceeding. In formal probate, however, the personal representative must publish notice of the proceeding in a local newspaper. No matter what kind of probate proceeding is used, the personal representative has the obligation to pay valid ...
The personal representative can distribute estate assets to inheritors only after debts and taxes are paid. The personal representative follows the instructions in the will, or if there is no will, turns to state "intestate succession" law to determine who inherits. Unless the probate is formal and court-supervised, closing the probate court procee...
virtual REGISTRY. The Bristol County Probate and Family Court Virtual Registry. will now be available daily from 9:00am to 12:00pm and then from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The Virtual Registry will give you full access to all of our Registry services. Please click on the link below to get started or dial in! Zoom Link :: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612606196
Sep 21, 2023 · Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person's estate is distributed to heirs and designated beneficiaries. The process varies a lot between states. Here’s how it works in Massachusetts. September 21, 2023. Need some help? Snug partners with Marble Law, an online law firm built for your peace of mind.
Feb 29, 2024 · Probate in Massachusetts is a structured legal process that ensures the systematic distribution of a deceased person’s assets and the payment of their debts. Understanding how probate works is essential for those involved, including executors, administrators, heirs, and beneficiaries.
