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Formal probate matters are typically heard by a judge and may involve 1 or more court hearings. You might need to file a formal probate for several reasons, including: To object to an informal probate. If the will is a copy or has handwritten words added (interlineations) or crossed out (deletions)
Typically, you have to probate the decedent's estate if you need to: Find out if the decedent's will is valid. Change the title (ownership) of real estate or personal property, such as bank accounts, stocks, or bonds, that is only in the decedent's name without any right of survivorship.
Letters and probate fees Type of pleadingFiling feeSurcharge (if applicable)General Petition, Probate$150$15General Petition, Trust$375$15Informal Probate of Will and/or Appointment of Personal Representative, Petition$375$15Informal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative, Petition$375$1527 more rows
Probate is a court-supervised legal process that may be required after someone dies. Probate gives someone, usually the surviving spouse or other close family member, authority to gather the deceased person's assets, pay debts and taxes, and eventually transfer assets to the people who inherit them.
Small estates Even if an estate contains probate assets, you might be surprised to learn you may not need to go through a full formal probate. If the value of the decedent's estate is less than $25,000 and does not contain any real property, than a limited version of probate called Voluntary Administration may qualify.
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According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, \u201can estate must be probated within three years of the decedent's death.\u201d
Under informal probate, the appointment can be made in as little as 7 days after notification to the interested parties.
To commence a formal proceeding, an interested person must file a petition for formal probate with the court. The court will then issue a document called a 'citation,' which must be served on heirs and other interested parties at least fourteen days before the return date listed on the citation.
Typically, you have to probate the decedent's estate if you need to: Find out if the decedent's will is valid. Change the title (ownership) of real estate or personal property, such as bank accounts, stocks, or bonds, that is only in the decedent's name without any right of survivorship.
Probate is a court-supervised legal process that may be required after someone dies. Probate gives someone, usually the surviving spouse or other close family member, authority to gather the deceased person's assets, pay debts and taxes, and eventually transfer assets to the people who inherit them.

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