Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

What are my options, if any?
Last year my granddad moved in with his
daughter after death of his second wife. Neither
his daughter nor only remaining son are
trustworthy. Granddad passed on June 7, yet
nobody notified me. I happened to call the day of
his funeral.

I have a copy of granddad's will, dated 16 March
2000, sent to me last year. His son is named
executor , with me alternate personal
representative. It may have been revised since,
but Para D mentions a list disposing of items of
property not otherwise disposed of within will. I
have such a list, given to me several years ago. I
am also named as equal heir, along with his son,
to his estate and property in Para E. I know that
Granddad had very little money or valuables,
which his daughter would probably have hidden
by now anyway. I'm interested in the inclusion of
Para D and the list mentioned. It's still sealed in
my possession, but he told me what it contains.

What do I do with this letter? Do I bring it to the
probate court in the county where he last resided?
What happens if his daughter claims no
knowledge of such possessions? Should I put
myself through this? Thanks in advance.

Asked on 6/19/01, 12:11 pm

Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

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Re: What are my options, if any?

You should file a petition to probate the will. If nobody comes forward with the

original, you can file the copy with the proper form to explain that you don't have the

original. This will start a process for the court to oversee the probate process.

Answered on 6/28/01, 8:32 pm

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