Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

living relatives

In Massachusetts, if the stepchildren are the only ones listed in the will, would a lawyer contact blood relatives RE: the will even if they were not intended to receive anything?


Asked on 12/28/05, 3:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Raymond P. Bilodeau Law Office of Raymond P. Bilodeau

Re: living relatives

In order to file a will for probate, you have to obtain the consent of all heirs, which includes heirs at law (who would inherit if there was no will), or it is a contested will, requiring a hearing and testimony about the will. Notice by publication is also required, although that is mainly to give creditors notice of the probate of the estate.

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Answered on 12/28/05, 6:09 pm


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