Are Wills Public Record in Massachusetts?
A will filed in a Massachusetts probate case generally becomes part of the public court record, unless access is restricted...
Is There a Deadline to File Probate After Someone Dies in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts generally requires an initial probate or appointment proceeding to be started within three years after someone dies, subject to...
Do IRAs, 401(k)s, and Life Insurance Go Through Probate in Massachusetts?
IRAs, 401(k)s, and life insurance generally avoid probate in Massachusetts when they have an effective beneficiary designation directing payment to...
What’s the Difference Between Informal Probate, Formal Probate, and Voluntary Administration in Massachusetts?
Informal probate, formal probate, and voluntary administration are different Massachusetts procedures for dealing with an estate after someone dies. The...
What Does a Personal Representative Have to Do in Massachusetts?
A personal representative in Massachusetts is responsible for settling the estate of someone who has died, which includes gathering estate...
How Much Does Probate Cost in Massachusetts?
The cost of probate in Massachusetts depends on what it takes to settle the estate, so there isn’t one price...
Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Do You Need a Second Probate If You Own Property Outside Massachusetts?
What Ancillary Probate Is You may need a second probate if you live in Massachusetts and die owning real estate...
Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
How Much Can an Executor or Trustee Be Paid in Massachusetts?
There Is No Statewide Percentage An executor or trustee in Massachusetts can generally be paid for the work involved, even...
Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning MassHealth Long-Term Care Applications & Renewals
What Qualifies Someone for Nursing-Home Level of Care in Massachusetts?
Clinical Eligibility Is a Separate Question From the Money For MassHealth purposes, qualifying for nursing-home level of care in Massachusetts...
Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning MassHealth Long-Term Care Applications & Renewals
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living, a Rest Home, and a Nursing Home in Massachusetts?
Start With the Care, Not With the Opening Assisted living, rest homes, and nursing homes serve different needs in Massachusetts,...