When handling the legal processes following a loved one’s passing, asking “what is the difference between voluntary and involuntary probate?” will be one of the top items on your agenda. Here at Dowley Legal, our experts can support you through both. After a loved one...
When a person dies, their estate must go through the probate process to be distributed to their beneficiaries. Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s assets after they die. The purpose of probate is to settle the deceased person’s debts...
When a loved one dies, their estate must go through probate in order to be distributed to their heirs. This process can be lengthy and expensive, and often leaves the family members fighting over who gets what. There are several ways to avoid probate in Massachusetts,...
What is probate and what does it involve? In Massachusetts, probate is the process of authenticating a will and distributing a deceased person’s assets. The probate court oversees the process and makes sure that the will is valid and that the deceased...
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about estate planning. But the truth is, it’s one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your loved ones. In this blog post, we will discuss what estate...
