Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
What happens if an heir cannot be found during probate in Massachusetts?
A Missing Heir Still Has an Inheritance An heir does not lose an inheritance simply because the family cannot find...
Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
What Tax Returns Have to Be Filed After Someone Dies in Massachusetts?
Several Returns, Not One After a death, there may be several different tax returns to consider, and they do not...
Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
What Happens to a Car When Someone Dies in Massachusetts?
Having the Keys Is Not Ownership A car does not automatically become yours because you have the keys, have been...
Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Who Pays the Bills Before a Personal Representative Is Appointed in Massachusetts?
The Gap Between the Death and the Appointment The bills do not stop arriving because someone has died, but the...
Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Does a Personal Representative Need a Bond in Massachusetts?
A Bond Is Always Filed; Sureties Are the Real Question Yes. Massachusetts generally requires a personal representative to file a...
Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Can a Personal Representative Sell a House During Probate in Massachusetts?
Yes, With the Right Authority Yes, a personal representative can sell a house during probate in Massachusetts when the representative...
Wealth Preservation Planning Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Can I Put My House in an Irrevocable Trust If I Still Have a Mortgage in Massachusetts?
Yes, a Mortgage Does Not Stop You Yes, having a mortgage does not automatically prevent you from putting your Massachusetts...
Wealth Preservation Planning Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
What Is a Trust Protector, and Do I Need One in Massachusetts?
What a Trust Protector Is A trust protector is a person given specific authority over certain parts of a trust,...
Wealth Preservation Planning Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Can You Get a Mortgage or Refinance a House in an Irrevocable Trust in Massachusetts?
Possible, but It Takes More Review It may be possible to obtain a mortgage or refinance a house already held...
Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
What Legal Documents Does My Child Need at 18 in Massachusetts?
Turning Eighteen Changes Who Has Authority Before your child leaves for college, a Massachusetts health care proxy, durable power of...