Who is the personal representative of Irene Reardon's estate?

Patrick M. McAvoy of Melrose has been informally appointed as the personal representative.

What does informal probate mean for the estate?

It means the estate will be administered without routine court supervision under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.

Can I challenge the administration or request information?

Yes — interested parties may petition the Probate Court to challenge administration or request accounting.

Probate — Melrose (26P2308EA)

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An informal probate notice for the estate of Irene Reardon (d. 2/27/2026) announces that Patrick M. McAvoy of Melrose has been informally appointed personal representative and will administer the estate without court supervision under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.

Key Takeaways

Informal probate granted for Irene Reardon (d. 2/27/2026)
Patrick M. McAvoy named personal representative
Administration under informal (unsupervised) procedure
No inventory or accounts required to be filed with court
Interested parties may petition the court or request notices

Published: May 18, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Melrose
Case #

26P2308EA

Research context

2 probate notices in Melrose (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If interested parties do nothing, the personal representative will continue to administer and distribute the estate without court supervision; they may lose the chance to contest administration or request accounting by petitioning the court (no deadline specified).

What to do next

1
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Patrick M. McAvoy in Melrose to request notice of administration or information about estate assets and distribution.
2
File a petition if you object
If you have objections or seek court supervision, file a petition with Middlesex Probate Court referencing Docket No. 26P2308EA.
3
Consult an estate attorney
Consider speaking with a probate attorney promptly to understand rights, timelines, and whether to petition the court.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the personal representative of Irene Reardon's estate?: Patrick M. McAvoy of Melrose has been informally appointed as the personal representative.
What does informal probate mean for the estate?: It means the estate will be administered without routine court supervision under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.
Can I challenge the administration or request information?: Yes — interested parties may petition the Probate Court to challenge administration or request accounting.

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Legal terms in this notice

Informal probate: A streamlined process allowing appointment of a personal representative without full court oversight.
Personal representative: The person appointed to manage and distribute the deceased's estate.
Without surety on the bond: The personal representative was appointed without needing a surety (insurance) guarantee on a fiduciary bond.
Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code: State law that governs probate procedures, including informal administration.

Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of
Massachusetts The Trial Court - Probate and Family
Court Middlesex Division Docket No. 26P2308EA
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE
Estate of: IRENE REARDON Also known as: IRENE E.
REARDON Date of Death: 2/27/2026 To all persons
interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition
of Petitioner Patrick M. McAvoy of Melrose, MA. A
will has been admitted to informal probate. Patrick
M. McAvoy of Melrose, 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

Related Notices

Notice

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A petition was filed to appoint Sally P. Meehan of Melrose as personal representative of the estate of James T. Meehan, Jr., who died August 11, 2025, seeking unsupervised administration without a bond. Interested parties may obtain the petition and object by the court deadline.

May 15, 2026ProbateMelrose