Northampton, MA asked in Probate for Massachusetts

Q: My uncle passed away leaving me as his executor and heir. All of his siblings passed before him.

His will is going into probate. Can I sell him mobile home, valued at/equal to less than 3000.00 before probate finished. I have someone who wants to buy it but wants it by 08/01.

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

A: If you have filed a Voluntary Statement if the estate is $$25,000 or under and have received the certificate back from the Probate Court, you can do so. If you have filed either a Formal or Informal Petition for Probate of Will, you will need your appointment letter from the Probate Court to do so. You would also need a Federal taxpayer ID # for the estate. Don't make distributions without knowing if MassHealth of another creditor is owed money and you should have counsel for the estate guide your actions with advise on statutes of limitations and distribution and payment consequences and your obligations as a Personal Representative, if applicable.

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