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This guide provides clear and concise instructions on how to complete the Petition for Approval of Compromise, a necessary document for estate administration in Massachusetts. Whether you are a person with limited legal experience or someone more familiar with legal forms, this guide aims to support you through the process of filling out the petition online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your petition.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the petition form and open it in your editor.
2. Fill in the docket number at the top of the form. This number is essential for identifying your case in court.
3. In the 'Case Name' field, enter the name of the case associated with the petition.
4. Provide the date of death, appointment, or instrument at the indicated section to establish context for the petition.
5. In the 'Petitioner(s)' section, enter your name, mailing address, and primary phone number. Include any additional mailing address if it differs from your residential address.
6. Indicate your interest in the estate by specifying your role, such as personal representative or trustee, in the appropriate section.
7. Identify the date on which the personal representative or trustee was appointed.
8. Outline the nature of the controversy in the designated section, specifying what issue has arisen.
9. List all interested parties and their respective interests by entering names and addresses. Indicate if any of the interested parties are minors or incompetent.
10. Address any unborn persons or individuals whose identity or whereabouts are unknown in the specified section.
11. Conclude by requesting that the Court approves the agreement and compromise, and specify what you are asking the Court to order.
12. Finally, sign and date the petition. If applicable, include the signature of a co-petitioner and provide the attorney's information.
13. Once the petition is complete, save your changes. You may then download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Fill out your petition online today to ensure your estate matters are handled efficiently.