Legal Question in Elder Law in Massachusetts

death without a will

my friend's bother passed away and she had to get in tough with his daughter,who he hadnt known for 40 years. The daughter comes up north and to trying to get rid of all this things,even a car and a coin collection. does all this have to be probated and the daughter needs to get a lawyer.


Asked on 7/15/08, 4:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: death without a will

She needs to get appointed to deal with anything more than a car, such as bank accunts etc.

The Sister can file a petition to get appointed if she likes.

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Answered on 7/15/08, 5:56 pm

Re: death without a will

She needs to get appointed to deal with anything more than a car, such as bank accunts etc.

The Sister can file a petition to get appointed if she likes.

Read more
Answered on 7/15/08, 5:56 pm


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