Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
will probate
independent adminstration for small estates under 175.000 dothey allow this in ma
Asked on 5/18/08, 9:31 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Murray
Joseph M. Murray, Esq.
Re: will probate
Massachusetts has a proceddure for Voluntary administration of small estates with assets under $15,000 (excluding an automobile). But if the assets exdceed that you must file a petition for full Administration.
Answered on 5/20/08, 4:01 pm
Christopher Vaughn-Martel
Charles River Law Partners, LLC
Re: will probate
For small estates under $15,000 (not including an automobile) in probate property, voluntary administration is allowed. You should go to the Probate Court for the county where the deceased person resided at time of death. They will be able to provide you with necessary forms.
Answered on 5/19/08, 1:29 pm