Find out when it's necessary to probate an estate, what the types of probate are, and how to probate an estate.
- This page, Probate of Wills and Estates, is offered by
- Probate and Family Court
- Massachusetts Court System
Probate of Wills and Estates
The probate process
Before you file
Before you begin the probate process, find out if you need to probate an estate, and if so, which type of probate you should file for.
File for probate of an estate
In Massachusetts, there are 3 types of probate and a simplified process called voluntary administration.
Contact Information
Locations
A list of court locations where you can file to probate an estate
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