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This guide provides you with a step-by-step approach to filling out the petition for approval of compromise G.L. c. 190B, a crucial document for navigating estate disputes in Massachusetts. Following these instructions will help ensure that all necessary information is accurately presented for court approval.

Follow the steps to fill out your petition for approval of compromise.

1. Start by obtaining the form. Use the ‘Get Form’ button to access the petition for approval of compromise and open it in a suitable editor.
2. In the first section, provide your details as the petitioner. Fill in your first and last name, middle initial if applicable, along with your current address, including unit and city information.
3. Indicate your primary phone number and your interest in the estate (for example, whether you are a personal representative, trustee, heir, or devisee) as defined under G.L. c. 190B § 1-201(24).
4. Next, record the date on which the personal representative or trustee was appointed.
5. Detail the controversy you are addressing in this petition, such as the admission of a will to probate or issues related to the distribution of an estate.
6. List all interested parties who have a vested interest in the estate or trust. Include their names, addresses, and specify their respective interests. Indicate if they are a minor or incompetent.
7. Acknowledge any unborn persons or individuals whose identities or locations are unknown.
8. Request the court to determine that the contest is in good faith and to approve the compromise agreement, also stipulating the necessary actions for the administration of the estate or trust.
9. Finally, certify the accuracy of your statements by signing and dating the document. If applicable, have a co-petitioner sign as well. Fill in your attorney's information if you are represented.

Complete your petition for approval of compromise online to ensure a smooth filing process.