What does informal probate mean for Carl David Perretti's estate?

It means the will was accepted and the appointed personal representative will administer the estate without routine court oversight or required inventories.

Who is the personal representative and where do they live?

Dorothy L. Hearn of Port Saint Lucie, FL has been appointed as the personal representative.

Can I challenge the will or administration?

Yes; interested persons may petition the Probate Court in any matter relating to the estate, as stated in the notice.

May 13, 2026 Probate: Middlesex, MA

This notice announces informal probate of Victor DeGruttola’s will and that Robert Litwack (Richmond, VA) is appointed personal representative without bond under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code. Interested persons may contact the representative or petition the court about estate matters.

May 19, 2026ProbateMiddlesex

This notice announces informal probate of the will of Elizabeth Zane Malsky (d. Feb 18, 2026) and appointment of Matthew Malsky (Albany, NY) as personal representative serving without bond under informal procedure.

May 19, 2026ProbateMiddlesex

The Probate Court informally admitted the will of Edwina M. Eastman (also known as Edwina M. Oksa), who died January 16, 2026, and appointed Dawna L. Eastman‑Gallo of Golden, CO as personal representative serving without bond. The estate will be administered informally under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.

May 16, 2026ProbateMiddlesex

This is an informal probate notice for the estate of Allan S. Stephens (died March 1, 2026). Michael S. Stephens of York, ME, has been informally appointed personal representative and will administer the estate without court supervision.

May 14, 2026ProbateMiddlesex

This notice informs interested persons that Bernard D. Prusaczyk, Jr. of Wells, Maine has been informally appointed personal representative for the estate of Cameron Joshua Prusaczyk (d. March 17, 2026). The estate is being administered informally under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.

May 14, 2026ProbateMiddlesex

A petitioner seeks removal of the current personal representative of the estate of Domenic A. Previte Jr. and asks the court to appoint a successor to serve without bond. Interested parties have until 10:00 a.m. on 05/22/2026 to file written objections.

May 12, 2026ProbateMiddlesex

This notice announces that Cara Black intends to file for informal appointment as personal representative for the estate of Nancy Marie Black (d. June 3, 2025) in Middlesex Probate and Family Court, asking to serve without surety on the bond.

May 11, 2026ProbateMiddlesex

This notice announces informal probate of the will of Christopher Holt (d. March 9, 2026) and that Philip Hendrickson of Bainbridge Island, WA is appointed personal representative serving without bond under informal probate procedures in Middlesex Probate Court.

May 8, 2026ProbateMiddlesex

The Will of Valerie Clair Stelling (d. March 27, 2026) has been admitted to informal probate in Middlesex Probate and Family Court. Meredith T. Stelling (Yarrow Point, WA) is appointed personal representative serving without bond under informal procedures.

May 7, 2026ProbateMiddlesex

This notice announces informal probate of the will of Thomas K. Shahinian (d. 10/20/2025) and that Karen A. Shahinian of Carlisle, MA has been appointed personal representative to administer the estate without court supervision.

May 7, 2026ProbateMiddlesex

Probate — Middlesex (Ml26P2185EA)

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