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Estate Planning

There is more to an estate plan than just a Will. Read more about our comprehensive approach here.

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Probate of Estates and Estate Administration

Serving as Personal Representative of an estate can be tricky. Read more about how we guide our clients through an estate from start to finish here.

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Trustee Services

Trusts come in all shapes and sizes, and serving as a Trustee is always unique to a particular trust. Read more about how we assist Trustees here.

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Trust, Estate and Real Estate Litigation

Disputes can be difficult. Whether clients are looking for creative solutions to save on litigation costs or are determined to go to trial, we can help.

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Real Estate Conveyancing

We offer conveyancing (purchase and sale) services to existing clients and referral partners. Read more here.

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Fegreus & Broderick, LLP

21 Custom House Street, Suite 480
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
t: (617) 737-9100 | f: (617) 737-9123
info@fegreuslaw.com

Married couples commonly hold title to their prima Married couples commonly hold title to their primary residence as “tenants by the entirety,” a form of joint ownership reserved to a married couple’s primary residence. 

If couples are not married, they still often hold titles as joint tenants. Upon the death of one joint tenant, title automatically vests in the surviving tenant. 

This transfer avoids probate and typically only requires the recording of a death certificate and affidavit to release estate tax liens to clear title into the surviving spouse. 

If only one member of a couple holds title (fairly common for one reason or another) or if the couple holds title as tenants in common (less common), then a title-holding individual’s share must pass through probate and, in depending on the estate plan or lack thereof, may not pass in full or at all to the surviving owner.
The Court can allow a P.R. to serve “without sur The Court can allow a P.R. to serve “without sureties,” meaning that the P.R.’s promise alone is sufficient; with “personal sureties,” meaning the P.R. must find two individuals to essentially act as the P.R.’s guarantors, or with “corporate sureties” meaning the P.R. must pay a surety company to underwrite their performance, sort of like an insurance policy. 

Corporate sureties can be quite expensive and if no surety company is willing to underwrite the proposed P.R. (e.g. if the P.R. has disastrous credit or an unsavory financial past), then the proposed P.R. may not serve. 

Many variables influence which kind of bond the Court will require. If you have any questions about seeking appointment as a P.R., please contact us today.
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