Where Will the Sale Proceeds from My Dad’s House Go? (Massachusetts)
How to trace where sale proceeds from a decedent’s Massachusetts house go This guide explains, in plain language, how to find out exactly who will receive money from the sale of a house that belonged to your father under Massachusetts law. It covers the common scenarios, where to look in public records, what documents to […]
Read article →Massachusetts: How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Affect a Life Estate and Your Inheritance — What to Do If an Executor Refuses to Produce Documents
Can a prenuptial agreement affect a life estate or my share of my mother’s estate in Massachusetts, and what can I do if the executor refuses to provide it? Short answer: Yes — a valid prenuptial (premarital) agreement can change or waive the surviving spouse’s property rights and that can indirectly change what passes to […]
Read article →Massachusetts: How to Get a Medical Lien Reduction Approved in a Personal Injury Settlement
How to obtain approval for a reduction of a medical lien in a Massachusetts personal injury settlement Short answer: You generally must identify and verify the lien, present proof and a settlement allocation to the medical provider (and any public-payor like MassHealth or Medicare), attempt negotiation or mediation, obtain a signed release or lien waiver, […]
Read article →How to Verify Your Inheritance Share from a Sibling’s House Sale — Massachusetts Probate Guide
Detailed answer — how to confirm the executor correctly calculated your share under Massachusetts law Short summary: To confirm whether the personal representative (executor) correctly calculated your percentage share from the sale of a sibling’s house in Massachusetts, get the appointment papers and a complete accounting from the estate, inspect the sale and closing documents, […]
Read article →Can You Sell a Deceased Relative’s House During Probate in Massachusetts?
Disclaimer This is general information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For specific guidance about your situation, consult a Massachusetts probate attorney or the Probate and Family Court. Detailed Answer — Selling Real Property of a Decedent in Massachusetts When someone dies owning a home with a mortgage, the loan does not […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Decedent’s Vehicles in Massachusetts Probate
How to Prove the Value of a Decedent’s Vehicles in Massachusetts Probate Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general information about proving the value of vehicles during probate in Massachusetts to help you prepare to speak with an attorney or the Probate and Family Court. Detailed […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Parent’s House in Massachusetts: Small Estate Rules and Creditor Notice
What to know about selling a decedent’s house and creditor notice under Massachusetts law Disclaimer: This is general information only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a Massachusetts probate attorney or the Probate and Family Court. Detailed answer — can you use the small‑estate […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Deceased Person’s Vehicles in Massachusetts Probate
Quick overview: This FAQ explains how an estate representative in Massachusetts can establish the fair market value of vehicles owned by a decedent for probate purposes. It describes what courts expect, practical ways to prove value, document examples, and next steps an executor or administrator should take. What valuation standard applies? For probate and estate-tax […]
Read article →Massachusetts: How to Get Appointed as a Limited Personal Representative (Small Estate) to Run a Notice to Creditors and Sell Real Property
Overview: limited personal representative appointment under Massachusetts small‑estate rules This FAQ explains the practical steps to seek appointment as a limited personal representative in Massachusetts so you can run a notice to creditors and proceed with sale of real property. This is an explanatory guide only — it is not legal advice. Consult the Probate […]
Read article →Massachusetts: What Happens to Your LLC Membership Interest When a Member Dies
Detailed Answer When an LLC operating agreement is silent about what happens to a member’s share at death, Massachusetts default rules (the Massachusetts Limited Liability Company Act, Chapter 156C) and basic contract and probate principles will control. The practical result usually is that the deceased member’s estate receives the economic (financial) rights tied to the […]
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