Should you and your family lose a loved one who has left assets, such as real estate, bank accounts, 401 k plans, IRA's and automobiles.
And the assets are only in their name of that loved one, with no named beneficiary, then that decedent's estate must be submitted to the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court so the rightful heirs can receive the assets.
If the departed has a will then a petition must be filed with the Probate and Family Court to allow the will and distribute the decedent's assets according to their wishes.
Should your loved one die without a will, which is known as dying intestate, then a petition to appoint an administrator of the Estate must be filed with the Probate and Family Court and their assets will be distributed according to the Massachusetts laws of intestacy.
Both types of estates are complicated and we can help you settle your loved one's estate and guide you through the probate court.
We can also assist clients with a petition to partition when joint owners of real estate can not agree, on how to divide the property. This is when a petition is filed with the Probate and Family Court to divide the real estate.
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To learn how we can help you with your probate issue, contact us online or call our office locally at 781-767-7350 or toll free at 888-667-5698 to schedule a free initial consultation with a knowledgeable attorney.
