When did Charlene D. Gorman die?

The notice lists the date of death as January 9, 2025.

What does informal probate mean for heirs?

The estate is handled without routine court supervision, but heirs can petition the court about administration or distributions.

Do I need to file paperwork to receive notice or contest the estate?

Interested persons are entitled to notice from the personal representative and may petition the court if they wish to contest or request action.

Probate — East Walpole (BR25P1134EA)

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Amanda G. Williams of East Walpole has been informally appointed personal representative for the estate of Charlene D. Gorman (d. Jan 9, 2025). The estate will be administered informally under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without court supervision.

Key Takeaways

Amanda G. Williams appointed personal representative
Decedent: Charlene D. Gorman, died January 9, 2025
Administration is informal, no court supervision
No bond required and no inventory/accounts filed
Interested persons may petition the probate court

Published: May 20, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Probate
City: East Walpole
Case #: BR25P1134EA

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If you don't respond

If interested persons do not act, the estate will continue to be administered informally by the personal representative; they may lose the opportunity to contest distributions or administration by petitioning the court (no deadline specified).

What to do next

1
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Amanda G. Williams in East Walpole to request information about the estate and distributions.
2
Monitor for further notices
Watch for additional probate filings or communications if you have an interest in the estate.
3
Petition the Probate Court if necessary
If you object to administration or distributions, file a petition with Bristol Probate & Family Court referencing Docket No. BR25P1134EA.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the personal representative for this estate?: Amanda G. Williams of East Walpole has been informally appointed personal representative.
When did Charlene D. Gorman die?: The notice lists the date of death as January 9, 2025.
What does informal probate mean for heirs?: The estate is handled without routine court supervision, but heirs can petition the court about administration or distributions.
Do I need to file paperwork to receive notice or contest the estate?: Interested persons are entitled to notice from the personal representative and may petition the court if they wish to contest or request action.

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Legal terms in this notice

Informal probate: Administration of an estate without routine court supervision, handled by the personal representative.
Personal representative: The person appointed to manage the deceased person's estate and distribute assets.
Without surety on the bond: No requirement for a bondsman or bond guaranteeing the representative's performance.
Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code: State law governing probate processes, including informal estate administration.

Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Bristol Division
Docket No. BR25P1134EA
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION
NOTICE
Estate of: Charlene D. Gorman
Date of Death: January 09, 2025
To all persons interested in the above cap-
tioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Amanda G. Williams of East Wal-
pole MA
Amanda G. Williams of East Walpole MA
has been informally appointed as the Per-
sonal Representative of the estate to serve
without surety on the bond.
The estate is being administered under in-
formal procedure by the Personal Repre-
sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform
Probate Code without supervision by the
Court. Inventory and accounts are not re-
quired to be filed with the Court, but inter-
ested parties are entitled to notice regard-
ing 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 ad-
ministration.