Massachusetts Wills

Laws concerning Massachusetts Wills are found in General Laws of Massachusetts (Part II, Title II).  LegacyWriter's online questionnaire can be used to create a valid Massachusetts Will that meet these criteria.

Who Can Make a Will?

A Massachusetts Last Will and Testament can be created by an adult of sound mind.

Massachusetts Estate Taxes

Upon your death federal and Massachusetts taxes can be collected.  If your estate is large enough to meet the minimum filing standards ($1.5 million for deaths in 2005), the executor of your estate has 9 months to file United States Estate Tax Return (IRS Form 706) and pay any taxes that are due.

Probate: Massachusetts courts and your Last Will

Probate has come to be known as the legal process where a deceased person's estate is administered and distributed.  Probate fees mainly consist of the cost of hiring a probate attorney.  For a simple Massachusetts Will and estate probate fees are generally reasonable.

Related LegacyWriter Information

• Massachusetts Living Wills - Create a Living Will making your health care decisions
• Massachusetts Power of Attorney Forms - Massachusetts Financial and Health Care POAs
• Massachusetts Will Process - Description of the LegacyWriter Massachusetts Will process.

Other Massachusetts Will Links

• Massachusetts General Law - Real and Personal Property