This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Anyone in Massachusetts who wants to challenge either a will or the person nominated in the will to serve as executor of the estate is required to file with the court a document known as an “affidavit of objections” that is signed under the pains and penalties of perjury.
How to fill out the Application for Informal Probate of Will and Personal Representative? Gather necessary details about the applicant and decedent. Complete the form sections systematically. Attach any required supporting documents. Review the information for accuracy. Submit the application to the appropriate court.
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)
To challenge a will on the basis of undue influence, a “formal” probate petition needs to be filed (this is typically filed by the attorney for the person nominated by the deceased person's will to be the “personal representative” of his or her estate).
Purpose: This form is used by the Court to: a. determine a person died without leaving a will; b. determine the heirs of the decedent (the persons entitled to a share.
However, formal probate requires every step of the transaction to be approved by the court and can take years to settle. On the other hand, informal probate happens much faster for the benefit of all parties as it does not require extensive court involvement.
All things considered, depending on the complexity of an estate, potential delays, and required bureaucratic and legal steps, the probate process can take anywhere between 6 months to multiple years depending on the specific circumstances.