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Although most contempt actions are civil in nature, this does not mean that there will not be serious consequences if a person is found to be in contempt of court. For example, a Massachusetts probate and family court judge has the authority to incarcerate a person for up to 30 days for non-payment of child support.

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)

You'll need to file: Petition for Formal Probate of Will and/or Appointment of Personal Representative (MPC 160) Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law (MPC 162) A certified copy of the death certificate if it's available, or an affidavit if it's not. Citation-Return of Service (MPC 560), which the court will give you.

Generally, interested members of the public may view and/or obtain copies of Massachusetts criminal court records by: Using state-managed public-access online resources. Making in-person queries to the record custodian. Sending mail-in requests to the appropriate courthouse.

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)

People often want to avoid probate because it can be very time consuming and expensive with executor's fees, accounting fees, court fees, attorney's fees, appraisal costs, and surety bonds. The probate process can take about 12-18 months. Per Massachusetts law, ?an estate must be probated within three years.?