The Massachusetts Executor’s Guidebook
Everything we wish someone had handed us when a house is part of the estate — the probate process, the realistic timeline, the tax basics, and how selling actually works — in one clear, free guide written for Massachusetts.
What’s inside
The process, step by step
What probate is, the three MA tracks, and your role as personal representative.
A realistic timeline
How long it takes, what speeds it up, and how to run the house sale in parallel.
Selling the home
License to Sell, list vs. cash, costs, and the tax basics (stepped-up basis).
The executor’s checklist
The whole job in order, so nothing slips through the cracks.
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Important: Next Step Probate provides general educational information and helps families sell estate real estate. We are not attorneys, accountants, or financial advisors, and nothing here is legal, tax, or financial advice. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always consult a licensed Massachusetts probate attorney before acting.