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In March 2012, Massachusetts adopted the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code. Those representing either petitioners or contestants in will must be aware of changes brought about by the new law. This includes the expansion of categories of people with standing to...
Even when clients wish to avoid probate and have done everything in their power for nonprobate administration at death, a will is a good back-up plan to take care of whatever may have been overlooked. For example, unexpected death may give rise to a claim for wrongful...
Each state government has adopted a structure to decide who will inherit the estate of someone who dies without a will. The law of "intestate succession," which varies slightly from state to state, directs the disposition of property for the decedent who failed to...
