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May 16, 2026 Probate: Middlesex, MA | Massachusetts | NoticeRegistry

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Probate — Middlesex (MI26P2399EA)

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Will

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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.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to informal probate
Personal representative: Dawna L. Eastman‑Gallo
Appointed to serve without surety on bond
Estate administered informally under MUPC

Published: May 16, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Middlesex
Case #: MI26P2399EA

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11 probate notices in Middlesex (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If interested parties take no action, the personal representative will continue informal administration; parties may lose the opportunity to contest administration or claim estate rights but may petition the court at any time.

What to do next

1
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Dawna L. Eastman‑Gallo to request notice of administration and any inventory or account information.
2
File a petition with the court
If you wish to contest the will or request supervision, file a petition in Middlesex Probate and Family Court using Docket No. MI26P2399EA promptly.
3
Check for creditor claims
If you are a creditor, present claims to the personal representative promptly to preserve your right to payment.

Frequently asked questions

What does informal probate mean for heirs?: It means the estate is handled without court supervision, but heirs still receive notices and can petition the court about administration.
Who was appointed personal representative?: Dawna L. Eastman‑Gallo of Golden, Colorado was informally appointed as personal representative.
How can I contest the appointment or administration?: You must file a petition with the Middlesex Probate and Family Court (Docket No. MI26P2399EA) to raise objections or request court supervision.

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Legal terms in this notice

Informal probate: A simplified probate process where the court does not actively supervise administration.
Personal representative: Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and distribute assets.
Without surety on the bond: No bond (insurance) required to protect the estate from executor misconduct.
Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC): State law governing probate and estate administration procedures.

Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Middlesex Division
Docket No. MI26P2399EA
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION
NOTICE
Estate of: Edwina M. Eastman
Also Known As: Edwina M. Oksa
Date of Death: January 16, 2026
To all persons interested in the above cap-
tioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Dawna L. Eastman-Gallo of Gold-
en CO
a Will has been admitted to informal pro-
bate.
Dawna L. Eastman-Gallo of Golden CO
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

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A will for Edwina M. Eastman (also known as Edwina M. Oksa), who died January 16, 2026, was admitted to informal probate and Dawna L. Eastman-Gallo of Golden, CO was appointed personal representative to administer the estate without court supervision.

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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.

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May 14, 2026ProbateMiddlesex

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May 13, 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.

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