Massachusetts
MA · 10 guides
End-of-Life Planning Checklist for Massachusetts Residents
End-of-life planning checklist for Massachusetts: Health Care Proxy, MOLST, Durable POA, will, beneficiary designations, and funeral preferences.
Estate and Inheritance Tax in Massachusetts 2026
Massachusetts estate tax 2026: $2 million threshold, $99,600 credit, Form M-706, and how MassHealth recovery interacts with the estate. No inheritance tax in MA.
Executor Duties and Timeline in Massachusetts
What a Massachusetts personal representative (executor) must do: appointment, inventory, creditor notice, MassHealth, taxes, and distribution.
Funeral and Burial Laws in Massachusetts
Massachusetts funeral and burial laws: cremation rules, green burial, aquamation status, home burial, who controls arrangements, and consumer rights.
How Probate Works in Massachusetts
Massachusetts probate explained: voluntary administration, informal probate, and formal probate. Fees, forms, timelines, and MUPC citations.
How to Close Bank Accounts After a Death in Massachusetts
How to access and close bank accounts after a death in Massachusetts. Joint accounts, small estate rules, Letters of Authority, and what to do with each account type.
How to Get a Death Certificate in Massachusetts
How to order a Massachusetts death certificate from RVRS or city/town clerk. 2026 fees, processing times, and how many copies you need.
Massachusetts Funeral Cost Guide 2026
How much does a funeral cost in Massachusetts? Average costs for burial, cremation, and direct cremation in 2026, plus your legal rights to itemized pricing.
Social Security Survivor Benefits in Massachusetts
Social Security survivor benefits for Massachusetts families: $255 lump sum, monthly benefits, who qualifies, how to apply, and MassHealth interaction.
What to Do When Someone Dies in Massachusetts
Step-by-step guide for Massachusetts families after a death, covering probate, death certificates, and estate tax. Updated for 2026.