Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Re: Waiting Period

I assume a petition to probate has been filed, and either a temporary or permanent executor has been ordered by the court.

Typically or as a general rule, the estate should be kept open for 1 year. This is the time span where creditor can make claims or file suits against the estate.

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Re: Waiting Period

Typically an estate is kept open 1 year for claims to be made. The estate should be opened 30 days after the death of an individual.

The type of estate depends upon the assets not already in a Trust and the assets held outside of a trust or that are subject to probate.

Please feel free to contact me if you have more questions.