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Massachusetts: What Happens After the 90-Day Waiting Period for an Unclaimed Property Claim
After the 90-Day Waiting Period: What to Expect with Unclaimed Property in Massachusetts Disclaimer: This article explains general Massachusetts unclaimed…
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Massachusetts: How to Become the Administrator (Personal Representative) of an Intestate Estate
Detailed Answer This guide explains, in simple steps, how to become the court-appointed administrator (personal representative) for a deceased parent…
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Massachusetts — Order of Succession Among Children for Intestate Estate Administration
How children inherit and who can administer an estate in Massachusetts when there is no will Short answer: If a…
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Massachusetts: How to Get Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage
Detailed Answer This answer explains the usual steps someone takes in Massachusetts to obtain court permission to sell real property…
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Massachusetts — Using Payable‑on‑Death (POD) Accounts to Pay Estate Creditors
Detailed answer Short answer: In Massachusetts, funds in payable‑on‑death (POD) accounts usually pass outside probate to the named beneficiary and…
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How to Open a Massachusetts Estate Bank Account Using an IRS EIN
Detailed Answer This article explains how a personal representative (executor or administrator) in Massachusetts can open a bank account for…
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Massachusetts: Creditor Claims After the 90-Day Notice — What You Need to Know
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This is educational information and not legal advice. For guidance about a specific situation, consult a Massachusetts…
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Massachusetts — Evidence Needed to Challenge a Will (Capacity and Undue Influence)
This FAQ explains the kinds of evidence that Massachusetts probate courts consider when a will is challenged on grounds of…
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Claiming a Parent’s Estate Share in Massachusetts When There Is No Will
What to do if your parent dies without a will in Massachusetts: how to claim your share Short answer: If…
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How to Transfer an Inherited Single‑Member LLC Membership Interest in Massachusetts
Transferring an Inherited Membership Interest in a Single‑Member LLC in Massachusetts Not legal advice. This article explains general Massachusetts processes…