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If your mother recently passed away, you are undoubtedly still dealing with your grief and the other strong emotions that come with the loss of a parent. If you also learned that your mother appointed you to be the Executor of her estate, you may be unsure what that job entails. Do you need an attorney to help you? To help you figure that out, the Woburn probate attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm help you decide if you need an attorney to help you probate your mother’s estate. Probate … [Read more...] about Do I Need an Attorney to Help Me Probate My Mother’s Estate?

There is a very good chance that you will find yourself involved in the probate of an estate at some time during your life. Whether that involves comes as a result of your appointment as the Executor of an estate or because you are a beneficiary/heir, you probably want to know how long it will take for the estate to get through probate. Although every estate is unique, the North Andover probate attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm explain how long the Massachusetts probate process typically … [Read more...] about How Long Is the Probate Process in Massachusetts?

A comprehensive estate plan can accomplish a wide range of inter-related goals. Making sure that loved ones are protected and financially secure after you are gone may be one of your estate planning goals. If so, you may also want to include probate avoidance as a goal to ensure that you loved ones actually receive the assets you left them in a timely manner. To help you get started, the probate attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm offer some tips for avoiding probate. Why Is Avoiding Probate So … [Read more...] about Tips for Avoiding Probate

The loss of a loved one is difficult to accept under the best of circumstances. It is ever more difficult to accept, however, when you have reason to believe that the Last Will and Testament submitted for probate is not valid. One of the most frequently used grounds in a Will contest is to claim that the Testator  lacked the requisite “testamentary capacity.” What exactly is testamentary capacity and how do you prove that the Testator lacked the necessary capacity to execute his/her Will … [Read more...] about Proving Lack of Testamentary Capacity in a Will Contest

The time period following the loss of a loved one can be very stressful and confusing. Trying to figure out the practical steps that need to be taken in the midst of the grief you are experiencing can be overwhelming.  If you were entrusted with an original, signed copy of the decedent’s Last Will and Testament you undoubtedly realize you are supposed to do something with the Will, but you may not know exactly what that is.  The New Hampshire probate attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm … [Read more...] about What Should I Do with the Will When I Find It?

When a loved one passes away, there are a multitude of practical and legal concerns that must be addressed despite that fact that you are grieving the loss. Among the most important of those concerns is the need to administer the estate and distribute the assets of the decedent. Often, that requires the estate to go through the lengthy and costly process of formal probate. If the decedent did not own any real property, however, you may be wondering if probate is still necessary.  Because … [Read more...] about Is Probate Necessary in New Hampshire If There Is No Property?

Probate is one of those things that you have probably heard of, but know very little about unless you have been through the probate of an estate at some point during your lifetime. Everyone, however, should have at least a basic understanding of the probate process for their own estate planning purposes. Because the primary purpose of probate is to distribute your estate assets after your death, you should understand the relationship between probate and property. To help you, consider the … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Know about Probate and Property

Whether you have been notified that you were appointed as the Executor of an estate, or you are planning your own estate and need to appoint an Executor, it is important to understand the duties and responsibilities of an Executor. "Executor" is also sometimes referred to as "Personal Representative".  Unfortunately, people frequently name someone as their Executor without taking the time to contemplate what it means to be an Executor and, therefore, whether or not the individual is … [Read more...] about Andover Estate Planning Lawyers — Explain the Role of Executor

The death of a family member or loved one is typically followed by a period of grief and mourning. If you were named as the Executor in the decedent’s Last Will and Testament, however, it also means navigating Massachusetts probate. If this is your first time serving as the Executor of an estate (also referred to as a "Personal Representative"), you are likely feeling a bit overwhelmed at the prospect. The best decisions you can make right now is to consult with an experienced Massachusetts … [Read more...] about Navigating Massachusetts Probate

If you find yourself involved in the probate of an estate for one of several reasons, and you have never been through the probate process before, you likely have a number of questions about the process itself and your role within the process. One of the most common questions people who are involved in the probate of an estate have is “how long does take?” Because the probate of an estate is such an individualized process, there is no way to provide a universal answer to that specific question. … [Read more...] about How Long Does Probate Take?