Massachusetts Instructions for Petition for Formal Probate is a legal document used by the court to determine whether a deceased individual's estate should be subject to formal probate proceedings. The document outlines the steps a petitioner must take in order to file a petition for formal probate. It also provides information on how to submit the petition to the court, as well as provides instructions for completing various forms required to initiate the probate process. The types of Massachusetts Instructions for Petition for Formal Probate include the Petition for Formal Probate, Application for Appointment of Personal Representative, and the Order Allowing or Denying Petition for Formal Probate.