He is correct that he still has the ability to handle this. What was the "executor" in Massachusetts is now called the "Personal Representative." ...

I'm sorry for your loss. A Voluntary Administration Statement can be filed in the probate court, which will allow for probate assets (as long as...

You or your mother will need to file a petition with the court asking for the guardianship to be terminated and explaining why. There will also...

Once all estate expenses have been paid or reimbursed, the creditor time period has passed, and any potential taxes have been taken care of, the...

Whenever probate is opened in Massachusetts there are certain relatives (whether or not named in a will) who are required to either receive legal...

I recommend that you hold off on filing until the death certificate is corrected since heirs-at-law get listed on a form and whether or not there...

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Possibly. You can reach out to the pension company to inform them of his death and ask if you are listed as an account beneficiary.

There may be nothing filed with the probate court because all assets may have avoided probate. You will need to speak with an Indiana trusts and...

You should meet with an attorney who regularly handles probate and/or real estate to review the probate documentation and advise you. In...

You do not need to name beneficiaries on your assets. If you die without a beneficiary, or with a beneficiary who passed away before you, then...