Inheritance Rights In Massachusetts

Summary

If a will in Massachusetts specifies that a deceased childs inheritance should go to their children, you may be entitled to that inheritance. Executors are responsible for notifying beneficiaries. If the executor is unresponsive, you can send a formal request for information. If there is no response, you may file a petition with the probate court to compel the executor to provide an accounting of the estate. Consider consulting a probate attorney for personalized advice.

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If my father died without a will and then his mother died shortly after but left him a inheritance but in the will she specifically wrote that if one of her chidren died before her that the inheritance that would go to her child and ifv that child had children alive that share would be given to said childs Chidren.. Am I entitled to the inheritance. And do they have to notify me in massachusetts
In Massachusetts, if your grandmother's will specifically states that the inheritance of a deceased child should go to that child's children, then you, as your father's child, are likely entitled to that inheritance.
- You should be notified about the inheritance as you are a beneficiary.
- The executor of the will is responsible for notifying you.
If you need more detailed assistance or have another question, feel free to ask!
Who can I contact because the executor won't communicate with me.
Hi ****! If the executor won't communicate with you, you can consider the following steps:
- Send a formal letter to the executor requesting information regarding the estate.
- If there is still no response, you can file a petition with the probate court to compel the executor to provide an accounting of the estate.
Would you like more guidance on how to proceed with these steps?