How to Recover Surplus Funds After a Massachusetts Tax Sale
Recovering Surplus Funds After a Massachusetts Tax Sale: A Step-by-Step FAQ Short answer: If a Massachusetts property sells for more than the unpaid taxes, interest, and sale costs, the former owner or other recorded interest-holders can usually claim the surplus. You must act promptly: contact the municipal tax collector/treasurer, submit a written claim with proof […]
Read article →Massachusetts: Getting the Court to Reconsider Letters of Administration and Remove an Administrator
Overview This article explains, in plain language, how someone who believes they are the sole heir can ask a Massachusetts Probate Court to reconsider letters of administration and remove a currently appointed administrator so the heir can be appointed instead. It covers common legal grounds for removal, the procedural steps you will likely need to […]
Read article →Massachusetts: Challenging an Administrator Who Closed a Parent's Joint Bank Account Without Notifying Heirs
When a personal representative closes a decedent’s joint bank account without telling heirs: steps to protect inheritance (Massachusetts) Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general Massachusetts law and common practical steps. It is educational only and not legal advice. For help that applies to your exact situation, consult a Massachusetts probate attorney. […]
Read article →Massachusetts: How to Review and Correct Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in a Parents Estate
Detailed Answer — What to do under Massachusetts law This section explains, in plain language, how you can review probate court filings in your fathers estate and how to correct missing or incorrect entries under Massachusetts law. This is an overview and not legal advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a Massachusetts probate attorney. 1. Get […]
Read article →Massachusetts: How to Fix Wrong Siblings Listed in Probate Paperwork
Correcting Errors in Massachusetts Probate Paperwork Finding the wrong siblings or other incorrect family information in probate paperwork is stressful. Under Massachusetts law you can usually fix such mistakes, but the method depends on whether the error is clerical (a typo) or substantive (wrong people listed as heirs or interested parties). This article explains the […]
Read article →How to Challenge an Appointment of an Estate Administrator in Massachusetts
Detailed Answer Quick overview. If someone has been appointed to manage your grandparent’s estate in Massachusetts and you believe that appointment is improper, you can object to the appointment or ask the Probate and Family Court to revoke or remove the personal representative’s letters. The court decides based on Massachusetts probate law, the facts you […]
Read article →Massachusetts: How Probate Moves Real Property Title Under a Will
Detailed Answer This explains how a decedent’s Massachusetts will leads to a change in ownership of real estate, what steps typically must occur in Probate and Family Court, and what alternatives might allow transfer without full administration. This is an educational overview only and not legal advice. Key idea In Massachusetts, real property that is […]
Read article →How to Secure Wrongful Death Settlement Proceeds in Massachusetts
Keeping settlement funds safe when a wrongful death case is pending in Massachusetts Short answer: You can ask the court to order the defendant or insurer to deposit settlement proceeds into the court registry (or require a secured escrow/bond) while the parties sort out distribution, liens, guardianships, or competing claims. In Massachusetts, these steps are […]
Read article →Massachusetts: Challenging an Administrator's Claim to Inherited Real Property
Disclaimer: This information is educational only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified Massachusetts attorney about your specific situation. Detailed Answer When someone dies, the person the Probate and Family Court appoints as the estate’s personal representative (often called an administrator when there is no will) holds legal title to estate property only […]
Read article →Massachusetts: Who Gets Surplus Proceeds When a Property Owner Dies Intestate (Siblings Involved)
What happens to surplus proceeds from a decedent’s property when there is no will and siblings are involved? Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a Massachusetts probate attorney or the Probate and Family Court. Detailed answer — how surplus proceeds are handled under Massachusetts law […]
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