Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Excutor of estate, time limits

I was appointed exuctor of my mothers estate ( will-filed) in 1998.

I never filed the ''final'' paperwork.

(I have transfered property, notified

other parties, newspaper ad., got waviers for monieis owed to masshealth / estate tax).Is there a time limit to file the final papers? If so, have I ''wronged'' by not filing papers on time / within time limits?


Asked on 6/16/08, 7:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alexandra Golden Golden Law Center

Re: Excutor of estate, time limits

You can file your final account at any time. If no one's complained, there's no penalty; however, the filing fee may be higher because of the delay.

Depending on the complexity of the estate, you may be able to prepare the account yourself, or you can have a probate attorney prepare the account for you. You will need to pull together your bank records (including the cancelled checks) and other financial information.

Please feel free to contact my office if you would like assistance.

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Answered on 6/16/08, 7:55 pm


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