Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

I have been named executor of my father-in-law's estate. In the will, he left the house to one of his daughters. There is no mortgage on the house. I have filed the will with probate and have been allowed as executor. How do I get the house transferred to my sister-in-law's name?


Asked on 3/15/10, 4:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Before you can transfer the property, you have to wait for claims to be filed by an creditor's of his estate, file an inventory and an accounting for the payment of estate expenses and then seek the permission of the court to transfer of the house to that child. You need to make sure no one files a challenge to the Will as well.

I suggest you get a checklist for probating an estate and speak briefly to an attorney and see if you want assistance in handling the estate.

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Answered on 3/20/10, 7:04 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

You can get a checklist on line or from your local law library. The waiting period is about a year.

Call me with any questions at 978-749-3606.

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Answered on 3/21/10, 2:28 pm
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

I am sorry for your loss.

Consider retaining an attorney to assist you in probate of the estate so that clear title to the decedent's real estate will result. Good Luck!

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Answered on 3/23/10, 12:00 pm


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