The quick answer is that not all estates have to go through probate in Massachusetts. It depends on the assets, how they are owned, and
When someone who doesn’t own a lot of assets passes away, voluntary administration might be an option. It’s basically a simplified version of probate for
When someone passes away, their assets pass to their estate. If they had a will or hadn’t done any estate planning at all (no will
Probate is a court-supervised proceeding where a will is verified and assets still titled in the name of a decedent (person who has died) are
People often want to avoid probate because it can be very time-consuming and expensive. The Massachusetts probate process can take about 12-18 months to allow
Losing your parent is an incredibly emotional experience. Add to that the fact that you need to manage their estate, and you’re suddenly in a
When a loved one passes away and has left a will, their estate must go through a court-managed proceeding called probate where the will is
Many people try to avoid probate because it can be time consuming, costly, and a general pain in the neck. However, in order to do
When a loved one passes away in Massachusetts and has left a will, their estate must go through a court-managed proceeding called probate where the
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