Is Probate Still Required If There Is a Surviving Spouse?
“Probate” is a distressing term in some circles, but it is not as scary a process as it is sometimes made out to be. At Surprenant & Beneski, we advise […]
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Estate Planning Tips To Avoid Probate in Massachusetts
Probate is the process through which property is legally transferred when someone dies. It can be time-consuming, costly, and confusing, especially when the estate is of high net worth or […]
Read MoreThe 3 Easiest Ways to Avoid Probate in Massachusetts
By Attorney Rebecca S. Spinner When someone dies in Massachusetts, anything that person owned individually will need to be probated. Probate is the court process by which the deceased person’s […]
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The court supervised process of proving the validity of a will and distributing property under the terms of the will or in accordance with a state’s intestacy law in the […]
Read MoreWhat is Probate and Why You Want to Avoid It
Probate is a court process to settle an estate after someone dies. There are two types of probates. The first is interstate probate. For example, if someone dies without a […]
Read MoreThe Probate Process and the Role of Personal Representative
Probate is the court-supervised process of verifying a last will and testament if the deceased made one. The process includes: Appointing the Personal Representative (Executor) The judge will appoint a […]
Read MoreWhat is Probate and the Role of a Personal Representative (Executor) in Massachusetts
So, you have been named as the Personal Presentative (Executor) of a deceased person’s estate. The responsibility is not one to be taken lightly. It is encouraged to seek advice […]
Read MoreNo Estate Plan? Probate Sorts It Out
The state makes the decisions on where your assets should go. If it is determined that if you do not leave a will or an estate plan, then probate takes over […]
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Probate Lawyer Helping Residents in New Bedford, Hyannis & Easton After a person passes away, his or her estate will go through a court-supervised probate process. The probate process can […]
Read MoreFeel Good February Starts with Feeling Secure! Learn How Estate Planning Can Protect Your Family’s Future
February is known as the month of love, but it can also be the month of security for your family. This Feel-good February, why not give your loved ones the […]
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