What is the role of a Massachusetts probate attorney in the estate administration process?
The Massachusetts probate lawyer represents the executor or administrator in estate proceedings. Often a point of confusion, the probate attorney for the executor is not the lawyer for the beneficiaries of a deceased’s estate. Since many legal issues arise involving several areas of law, even in a simple or small estate administration, engaging a qualified estate administration attorney to assist with the process is typically advised. Furthermore, if the executor or administrator does not properly administer the estate, he or she may be personally responsible to the beneficiaries for any harm they incur.
