Holland, MI asked in Probate for Massachusetts

Q: masscourts.org Case now "closed" but "Decree & Order of Formal Probate 4/8/18 Magistrate [Name]. Where is this process?

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Peter C Herbst Jr
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Peter C Herbst Jr
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Braintree, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: Without seeing the actual docket of the case I can only speculate, but the terminology "closed" can be confusing since the probate estate could certainly still be active, it just means generally that no petition is pending before the court since that Decree was entered on April 8. If you have questions you can call the court staff or meet with an attorney to review your next steps.

Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Woburn, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: The whole docket will tell what the last item was in the Court file.

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