Probate
At this difficult time, Probate should be the least of your worries.
What is Probate?
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When someone dies owning property in their name alone, probate is necessary, whether they had a will or not. Probate refers to appointing a Personal Representative to transfer the title of assets out of their name and distribute the assets. As experienced Boston Probate attorneys, we can help you make the process hassle-free.
We represent Personal Representatives throughout the probate process, from getting appointed to administering the estate. We also serve as Personal Representatives to handle the probate process for you from start to finish. We are ready to help you navigate the maze of the probate process.
What type of Probate is needed?
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Small Estates
For small estates worth $25,000 or less (excluding one car), with no real estate held solely in the decedent's name, there is a simple Voluntary Probate process, ​We provide two services:
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1. Voluntary Probate Coaching, which includes assistance and support. Flat Fee: $550.
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2. Full-service option to get you appointed and take the stress away from dealing with the court yourself. Flat Fee: $1,100.
Take our quick quiz to determine if Voluntary Probate works in your situation, and get started now.
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Informal Probate
For estates over $25,000, if the person who died did not own real estate in their name alone, and everyone agrees on what should happen.
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If the person who died, had a will, you must have the original will. The will also cannot include any handwritten notes. If this is not the case, formal probate will be necessary.
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We charge our hourly rate of $395/per hour and request an initial retainer of $2,500.
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Formal Probate
This is recommended for situations where the person who died (even if they had a will) owned real estate in their name alone, or where only a copy of the will can be found, or there is handwriting on the will, or any situation where people disagree about the will or there are problems with the estate.
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It can be more complicated. We charge our hourly rate of $395/per hour and request an retainer of $3,900