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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)

The Appointment of a Personal Representative An Informal Petition may be submitted to the Court for review and consideration after giving just seven (7) days advance notice to the interested parties. Unlike the informal procedure, a Petition for Formal Probate is filed with the Court prior to giving notice.

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.?

To obtain a conservatorship, an interested person must petition the Probate and Family Court. An interested person must file a Petition for Appointment and a Medical Certificate signed by a licensed professional. The Medical Certificate evaluation must have been complted within 30 days of the filing of the petition.

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)

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.