How the Massachusetts Probate Code affects your grandchildren, if you don't have a valid will.
In the previous video, we saw the simple situation where the Parent with no surviving spouse and no will, leaves an estate that gets divided equally among her surviving children.
Now, we'll see an illustration of something the Massachusetts Probate Code calls "Per Capita Representation" at each generation.
Provide your own specific instructions in a Will or Trust, to avoid the Probate Code lottery that changes the values of shares that pass to grandchildren.
And if you are the personal representative for an estate that is not covered by a will, we can explain how the law has determined the shares of the estate.
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Telephone: (413) 567-5600
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Probate and Estate Planning Resources from the Law Office of John L. Roberts:
■ For Our Probate and Estate Settlement Clients: Estate Assets Checklist and Certification Form
http://www.estateplansplus.com/pdf/es...
■ Settling the Affairs of a Loved One, and Safeguarding the Estate
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/s...
■ Probate of A Decedent's Estate in Massachusetts: Which Level of Probate Do You Need?
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/p...
■ Funeral Arrangements and Emotional Care for You and Your Family
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/s...
■ Personal Representative's Duty to Protect Your Loved Ones, and Your Probate Estate
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/p...
■ Save Time and Money on Probate of A Small Estate
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/p...
■ Important Reasons to Prepare a Will
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/w...
■ Lack of Capacity, Undue Influence and Other Objections that can Overturn a Will
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/p...
■ How An Elder Law Attorney Prepares a Will that Protects Your Interests
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/w...
■ Trust & Estate Planning Template for a Single Individual
http://www.estateplansplus.com/pdf/Es...
■ Trust & Estate Planning Template for a Married Couple
http://www.estateplansplus.com/pdf/Es...
■ Trustee Selection Checklist
http://www.estateplansplus.com/pdf/Tr...
■ Power of Attorney Selection Checklist
http://www.estateplansplus.com/pdf/Po...
■ Six Planning Tools to Consider, if Your Goal is Avoiding Probate.
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/a...
■ 9 Risks You Must Consider Before Transferring Your House to Joint Ownership or Life Estate with Your Children
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/a...
■ Probate Court Guardianship: Planning Can Protect Your Rights
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/p...
■ Probate Court Conservatorship
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/p...
■ Probate Court Filing Fees in Massachusetts
http://www.estateplansplus.com/html/p...