How can I get a copy of the petition or will?

The notice states copies are available from the petitioner, Selene Lattanzio; contact her in Chicopee to request them.

Can I contest the will or the personal representative?

Yes — interested persons may petition the Probate Court to institute formal proceedings or seek orders restricting the representative's powers.

What does 'informal administration' mean for heirs?

It means the estate is settled without court supervision, but heirs still may receive notices and can ask the court to take formal action.

Probate — Chicopee (HS26P0281EA)

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A will for the estate of Lewis M. Ingham (d. March 1, 2026) was informally admitted to probate and Selene Lattanzio of Chicopee has been appointed personal representative serving without bond. The estate will be administered informally under Massachusetts law.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to informal probate for Lewis M. Ingham
Selene Lattanzio (Chicopee) appointed personal representative
No bond/surety required; informal administration under MUPC
Interested persons may request notices or petition the court
Copies of the petition and will available from the petitioner

Published: May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Chicopee
Case #

HS26P0281EA

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If you don't respond

If you do not act, the estate will continue informal administration and you may lose the opportunity to request formal probate or challenge the administration; there is no deadline in the notice, but petitions must be filed with the Probate Court to seek relief.

What to do next

1
Request petition and will copy
Contact Petitioner Selene Lattanzio in Chicopee to obtain a copy of the Petition and Will as noted in the publication.
2
Decide whether to petition the court
If you object to informal administration or want court supervision, file a petition with Hampshire Division Probate Court to begin formal proceedings.
3
Monitor estate administration
Ask the personal representative for notices about inventory, distributions, and expenses while the estate is administered informally.

Frequently asked questions

How can I get a copy of the petition or will?: The notice states copies are available from the petitioner, Selene Lattanzio; contact her in Chicopee to request them.
Can I contest the will or the personal representative?: Yes — interested persons may petition the Probate Court to institute formal proceedings or seek orders restricting the representative's powers.
What does 'informal administration' mean for heirs?: It means the estate is settled without court supervision, but heirs still may receive notices and can ask the court to take formal action.

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Legal terms in this notice

informal probate: A streamlined probate process where the court does not supervise routine administration.
personal representative: Person appointed to manage and settle the decedent's estate.
without surety on the bond: The representative was not required to post a bond guaranteeing performance.
Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC): State law governing probate and administration of estates in Massachusetts.

Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampshire Division INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. HS26P0281EA Estate of: Lewis M. Ingham Date of Death: March 1, 2026 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Selene Lattanzio of Chicopee MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Selene Lattanzio of Chicopee MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. May 9 4454069