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Creditors and the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code

How Creditors Can Protect Their Rights Under The MUPC

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When a person dies without a will, state law—not p When a person dies without a will, state law—not personal preference—determines how the probate estate is distributed.

Depending on the surviving family members, a spouse may receive all or part of the estate, with remaining assets divided according to a statutory formula.

Understanding intestate succession highlights the importance of planning. If you have questions, we are here to help.
Now, it is often the case that a pro se P.R. or Tr Now, it is often the case that a pro se P.R. or Trustee can administer an estate or trust without ever setting foot in court. 

If all goes according to plan without objection, then the P.R. or Trustee will not need a lawyer. However, if any matters are contested before a Court, or if the P.R. or Trustee is sued or must file suit, then the P.R. or Trustee must bear the burden of engaging counsel. 

As a practical matter, the estate or trust will be much better off with the benefit of counsel navigating the world of litigation in particular.
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