Q: mom died, no will. I am only heir lived in house in her name. How do I get the house in my name?
House was in my mother's name, she passed away. I have lived with her my entire life in this house, my father, her only spouse, passed in 92. I am the only child, there is no one else with interest in the home. Mom owed no money to anyone except monthly utilities, one of which is already in both of our names.
Her insurance policy names me as beneficiary, her band account is left in trust to me. Do I need a lawyer to get the house or just to go to probate?
Also, I do not have the insurance paperwork naming as beneficiary because the funeral parlor kept it when I signed the policy over.
Thank you
I am in Lowell not Framingham
A: Sorry to hear about your loss. You will likely need to go through probate to get the house titled in your name. You should check with a MA attorney to see if an attorney is needed for probate. Some states require it. Even if your state doesn't require an attorney, an attorney can nonetheless provide a lot of value by helping you through the process. Probate is often procedurally difficult. Best of luck to you.
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