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What is Ma probate forms?

Ma probate forms refer to the legal documents required when a person passes away and their estate needs to be distributed according to their wishes or state laws.

What are the types of Ma probate forms?

There are several types of Ma probate forms that may be required depending on the specific circumstances of the deceased individual's estate. These forms include:

Petition for probate of will
Letters of administration
Inventory and appraisal form
Account form

How to complete Ma probate forms

Completing Ma probate forms can be a complex process, but with the right guidance, it can be manageable. Here are some steps to help you through the process:

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Gather all necessary information and documents related to the deceased individual's estate
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Fill out each form accurately and completely, ensuring all information is correct and up-to-date
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Submit the forms to the appropriate probate court for review and approval

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Questions & answers

You can get done with informal probate in a few months, while formal probate can take up to a year or more. The informal probate process is also cheaper than formal probate because there is no need to hire an attorney to represent you.
A magistrate can issue an informal probate order as soon as 7 days after the decedent's death. Informal probate is an administrative probate proceeding and is processed by a Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) Magistrate instead of a judge.
You'll need to file: Petition for Informal Probate of Will and/or Appointment of Personal Representative (MPC 150) Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law (MPC 162) Devisees (MPC 163) The original will. A certified copy of the death certificate. Notice of Informal Probate and Return of Service (MPC 550)
The general rule is that an estate has to be probated within 3 years of when the decedent died. However, this deadline doesn't apply to: A voluntary administration. Determining heirs.
Assets with a beneficiary designation. Life insurance, brokerage accounts, and retirement accounts that list a beneficiary other than the deceased's estate avoid probate and go straight to the named beneficiary.
Letters and probate fees Type of pleadingFiling feeFormal Probate of Will, Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative, Petition$375Formal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative, Petition$375Formal Removal of Personal Representative, Petition$100General Petition, Probate$15027 more rows