Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Does a benefit/fundraiser become part of the deceasts estate, or is it separate due to that it is funds received after death.


Asked on 8/04/09, 5:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

by definition any assets received after death are part of the estate. This is if I understand your question.

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Answered on 8/09/09, 5:57 pm
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

My thinking is that if funds are owed to the deceased due to some contract/agreement/transaction that took place during his or her life, the money would be part of the estate.

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Answered on 8/09/09, 8:03 pm


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