Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Re: Transfer of property in deceased's name

This sounds odd. If there is property, there are terms in the will about its sale or distribution. It is the job of the executrix to resolve all the property issues before the probate action can be closed. I would need some information about the status of the estate administration, and what your aunt is doing or not doing about this property. If you have any other questions, contact my office.

Re: Transfer of property in deceased's name

To properly answer your question, I would need more information about the Will and the Status of the estate. Your Aunt as Executrix is obligated to deal with the property and the paperwork. I would suggest she and/or you hire an attorney to handle the paperwork and assuming the other 9 beneficiaries are agreeable handle the sale as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Re: Transfer of property in deceased's name

If the estate has already gone through Massachusetts Probate and there is no dispute as to all nine beneficiaries inheriting the property in Florida, then you do not need to file any papers with either Massachusetts Probate and Family Court or Florida Court. All nine beneficiaries can deed the property to you for the amount of consideration that you agreed on. There is no need for the property to be transferred to all nine beneficiaries first and they in turn deed over the property to you. Note, eventhough you are one of the nine beneficiaries inheriting the land in Florida, you must still be in the deed as one of the grantors because nine beneficiaries including you are the legal owners of the property pursuant to Massachusetts Probate Court Docket Number-----.