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4/22/25, 1:00 PM - Committee Hearing: Judiciary, State House, Room A-2 and Virtual

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Date/Time: 4/22/25 1:00 PM
Location: State House, Room A-2 and Virtual
Committee: Joint Committee on Judiciary (JJU)
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Bills related to Estates, Probate, and Family

Estate law encompasses the legal principles governing the ownership, transfer, and management of an individual's assets, both during their lifetime and after death. It includes estate planning, probate, trusts, wills, and estate taxes. Essentially, it is the legal framework for managing a person's net worth.

Probate law is the legal framework that governs the administration and distribution of a deceased person's estate. It involves a court-supervised process where the validity of a will is established, and the assets are managed and distributed according to the will's instructions or, in the absence of a will, according to state intestacy laws.

Family law in Massachusetts, also known as domestic relations, is the area of law that deals with legal issues related to family relationships. It encompasses a broad range of matters, including marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, and reproductive rights. In Massachusetts, these matters are typically handled by the Probate and Family Courts.