by allisonburns | Jun 10, 2020 | Probate And Estate Administration
By: Sandra MacGregor O’Brien, Esq. If you have not established a Trust as a part of your estate plan, you may find yourself dealing with the Probate Court when a loved one dies. Probate is a legal process initiated in the Probate Court that may be required after...
On behalf of Casey & Lundregan, P.C. | Apr 24, 2020 | Probate And Estate Administration, Probate And Estate Litigation
When it comes to planning for the future, there are many things Massachusetts keep in mind. One focal point in an estate plan is to avoid probate. This process is known to me time consuming and costly. Additionally, it could cause heirs to dispute over certain assets...
On behalf of Casey & Lundregan, P.C. | Mar 24, 2020 | Probate And Estate Administration
Like other states, Massachusetts has laws which determine how an estate gets distributed when someone dies without a will. These laws also apply when a person has a will, but the will is deemed invalid under the laws of this state. In some cases, a will may be valid...
On behalf of Casey & Lundregan, P.C. | Mar 9, 2020 | Probate And Estate Administration
The death of a close friend or loved one can be a difficult time for any Massachusetts resident. However, what if the deceased person named you as the personal representative of the estate in his or her will? Many people may think that things just got even harder due...
On behalf of Casey & Lundregan, P.C. | Sep 9, 2019 | Probate And Estate Administration
In Massachusetts, as elsewhere, it can be difficult to administer the estate of a deceased loved one. While there are professional executors out there who may be of benefit, especially when dealing with unreasonable heirs, one may nonetheless wish to handle the...
