Termo De Autonomeação De Testamenteiro Universal / Voluntary Administration Statement

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Termo De Autonomeação De Testamenteiro Universal / Voluntary Administration Statement is a commonly used form within Massachusetts. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Termo De Autonomeação De Testamenteiro Universal / Voluntary Administration Statement

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Termo De Autonomeação De Testamenteiro Universal / Voluntary Administration Statement:

• This form pertains to the State of Massachusetts

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Massachusetts’s Form MPC 170 - Termo De Autonomeação De Testamenteiro Universal / Voluntary Administration Statement up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Massachusetts form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Massachusetts probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form MPC 170, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in MA are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form MPC 170 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form MPC 170 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Termo De Autonomeação De Testamenteiro Universal / Voluntary Administration Statement to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Massachusetts.

5 reasons you should submit MPC 170 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Massachusetts can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Massachusetts. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Massachusetts is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Massachusetts probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Massachusetts probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form MPC 170, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Termo De Autonomeação De Testamenteiro Universal / Voluntary Administration Statement is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Massachusetts probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Massachusetts.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form MPC 170 - Termo De Autonomeação De Testamenteiro Universal / Voluntary Administration Statement f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Massachusetts probate court office.

Termo De Autonomeação De Testamenteiro Universal / Voluntary Administration Statement is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Massachusetts-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Massachusetts Form MPC 170 - Termo De Autonomeação De Testamenteiro Universal / Voluntary Administration Statement. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

MPC 170 (5/30/11) - Voluntary Administration Statement - Portuguese (01/17) página 1 de 3 Termo de autonomeação de testamenteiro universal Conforme o c. 190B, § 3-1201 do Código Geral Nº do processo Estado de Massachusetts Juízo de Primeira Instância Vara de Famílias e Sucessões Espólio de: nome nome do meio sobrenome data de óbito: Fórum O(s) autor(es) (doravante denominado autor), uma pessoa interessada, declara o seguinte: 1. Dados do de cujus: nome completo: alcunha: nome nome nome do meio sobrenome último domicílio: (endereço) (apto.) (município) (estado) (CEP) 2. Dados do autor: nome completo: nome nome do meio sobrenome (endereço) endereço para correspondência, se diferente: (endereço) (apto.) (apto.) (município) (estado) (CEP) (município) (estado) (CEP) telefone: Natureza do interesse do autor: (p. ex. Testamenteiro nomeado no testamento, cônjuge sobrevivente, herdeiro, legatário, etc. Vide c. 190B, §§ 3-1201, 1-201(24) do Código Geral): 3. Decorreu-se o prazo de 30 dias do falecimento do de cujus. 4. Uma certidão de óbito assinada por oficial público já foi autuada neste juízo, ou então foi anexada a este termo. 5. O autor desconhece qualquer testamento não revogado relacionado a algum bem em Massachusetts. OU O testamento original e qualquer aditamento(s) já foram ajuizados neste juízo ou foram anexados a este termo. O autor desconhece qualquer instrumento que revogue o testamento e crê que o testamento ajuizado neste juízo é o último testamento do de cujus. 6. Cópias deste termo e da certidão de óbito foram enviadas por carta registrada para a Division of Medical Assistance, Estate Recovery Unit, P.O. Box 15205, Worcester, MA 01615-0205. 7. O espólio do de cujus é composto inteiramente de bens móveis e o valor total do montante a ser transmitido por testamento ou sucessão intestada não excede vinte e cinco mil dólares, excluído um veículo automotor. This form is for your reference only. Do not submit to the court. Este formulário é apenas para fins informativos. Não ajuíze - o. Nº do processo Espólio de: nome nome do meio sobrenome MPC 170 (5/30/11) - Voluntary Administration Statement - Portuguese (01/17) página 2 de 3 8. Segue a relação de bens do espólio e o valor estimado de cada ítem: descrição do bem valor estimado marca, modelo e NIV do veículo: valor isento (ver acima) Total: 9. Seguem os nomes completos e endereços de todos que eram coproprietários com o de cujus. Seguem também os nomes completos e endereços de qualquer herdeiro legítimo, em caso de sucessão intestada, e os nomes completos e endereços de pessoas ou instituições de caridade que herdariam como legatários nomeados em testamento. nome endereço interesse Herdeiro Legatário Coproprietário Herdeiro Legatário Coproprietário Herdeiro Legatário Joint Owner Herdeiro Legatário Coproprietário Herdeiro Legatário Coproprietário 10. Nenhuma petição foi deferida ou está em trâmite em qualquer jurisdição. O(s) subscritor(es) reconhece(m) a obrigação de prestar contas a qualquer testamenteiro nomeado subsequentemente, ou a qualquer outra pessoa tendo direito maior ao espólio. 11. O(s) subscritor(es) exercerá(ão) as funções, na forma da lei, de testamenteiro(s) e de inventariante(s) do espólio do de cujus, e executará(ão) a partilha do espólio aos credores, herdeiros, legatários (se for o caso) e quaisquer outros segundo reza o c. 190B, § 3-1201 do Código Geral. This form is for your reference only. Do not submit to the court. Este formulário é apenas para fins informativos. Não ajuíze - o. Nº do processo Espólio de: nome nome do meio sobrenome MPC 170 (5/30/11) - Voluntary Administration Statement - Portuguese (01/17) página 3 de 3 ASSINADO SOB PENA DE FALSO TESTEMUNHO Afirmo sob pena de falso testemunho que as declarações acima são verdadeiras. data: dados do advogado do autor, se houver assinatura do autor assinatura do advogado (nome em letra de forma) (endereço) (apto.) (município) (estado) (CEP) telefone: cadastro na ordem dos advogados Email: CERTIFICAÇÃO Sendo Titular deste Cartório de Sucessões e portanto incumbido de zelar pelos registros deste juízo, certifico que o documento acima é cópia fiel do Termo de Autonomeação de Testamenteiro Universal autuado neste juízo. data Titular do Cartório de Sucessões (Não escreva abaixo desta linha- a ser preenchido por funcionário judicial) This form is for your re ference only. Do not submit to the court. Este formulário é apenas para fins informativos. Não ajuíze - o.