Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

stock certifcates

a wife has stock certificates in her name only. She dies.Her will leaves all to the husband. What does he need to do with the certificates to get in his name


Asked on 4/18/05, 9:41 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

Re: stock certifcates

There are questions that need to be answered before a full answer can be given. However, as a general rule, you need to probate her estate. This may be a small probate or a full probate.

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Answered on 4/18/05, 9:52 am
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: stock certifcates

Probate Will, obtain a judgment and submit to Stock company to transfer certificates into his name.

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Answered on 4/20/05, 11:06 pm


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