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| Court Name | Suffolk Probate and Family Court |
| Court Address |
24 New Chardon St. Boston, Massachusetts 02114 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-617-788-8301 Fax +1-617-788-8962 Email See website |
| Court Website | https://www.mass.gov/locations/suffolk-probate-and-family-court |
| Local Rules | For local rules regarding probate, please refer to the court's official website. |
| Court Forms | Forms can be found on the court's official website. |
| Court Fees | Probate filing costs in Suffolk County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open | Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tuesday - Thursday (Satellite Office): 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. |
| Summary of Services | Massachusetts law calls for a bond from a representative in Suffolk County, though a will can waive the surety requirement. The amount reflects the estate value and protects heirs and creditors. |
| Court History | Massachusetts uses the Probate and Family Court Department for probate. The court serving Suffolk County hears estate administration cases. Probate matters for Suffolk County are handled by Suffolk Probate and Family Court in Boston. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Suffolk County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | If an estate in Suffolk County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Suffolk County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Massachusetts, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |
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