What does informal probate mean for the estate?

The estate will be administered without regular court supervision and routine filings like inventories.

Can I challenge the administration of the estate?

Yes — interested persons may petition the Probate Court about administration, distributions, or expenses.

Probate — Hanson (SU26P0883EA)

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This notice informs interested persons that Regina Foley-Egan of Hanson, MA has been informally appointed personal representative of the estate of Victoria A. Foley (d. March 30, 2026) under Massachusetts informal probate procedures, without court supervision.

Key Takeaways

Regina Foley-Egan appointed personal representative
Estate of Victoria A. Foley (d. March 30, 2026)
Administration is informal, without court supervision
Interested persons may petition the court about the estate
No bond required; inventory and accounts not filed

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Hanson
Case #: SU26P0883EA

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If you don't respond

If you do nothing, the estate will be administered informally by Regina Foley-Egan without court oversight; you may lose the chance to petition the court about distributions or administration.

What to do next

1
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Regina Foley-Egan in Hanson, MA to request information about assets, claims, and administration.
2
File a petition if concerned
If you object to informal administration, file a petition with Suffolk Probate and Family Court referencing Docket No. SU26P0883EA.
3
Assert creditor claims
Creditors should present claims promptly to the personal representative to protect their recovery rights.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed personal representative of Victoria A. Foley's estate?: Regina Foley-Egan of Hanson, MA has been informally appointed personal representative.
What does informal probate mean for the estate?: The estate will be administered without regular court supervision and routine filings like inventories.
Can I challenge the administration of the estate?: Yes — interested persons may petition the Probate Court about administration, distributions, or expenses.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and handle distributions and debts.
Informal probate: A streamlined probate process without formal court supervision or routine filings.
Surety on the bond: A guarantor required on a probate bond to protect the estate from mismanagement.
Inventory and accounts: Detailed lists of estate assets and financial reports usually filed with the probate court.
Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code: State law governing wills, estates, and probate procedures in Massachusetts.

Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Suffolk Division
Docket No. SU26P0883EA
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION
NOTICE
Estate of: Victoria A. Foley
Date of Death: March 30, 2026
To all persons interested in the above cap-
tioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Regina Foley-Egan of Hanson MA
Regina Foley-Egan of Hanson 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. Interested parties a