Who was appointed personal representative of Richard F. Knox's estate?

Michael D. Woodbury of Natick, Massachusetts, was informally appointed.

What does informal administration mean for this estate?

The estate will be handled without routine court supervision and no inventory/accounts must be filed.

Can I challenge distributions or expenses?

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

Probate — Natick (MI26P1301EA)

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The Probate Court informally appointed Michael D. Woodbury of Natick as personal representative for the estate of Richard F. Knox (d. Feb 22, 2025). The estate will be administered informally under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without court supervision.

Key Takeaways

Michael D. Woodbury named personal representative
Decedent: Richard F. Knox, died Feb 22, 2025
Estate administered informally under MUPC
No bond surety required; no court-supervised accounts
Interested persons may petition the court about the estate

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

MI26P1301EA

Research context

2 probate notices in Natick (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If interested parties do nothing, the personal representative will continue informal administration without court supervision; rights to petition the court (for distribution or expenses) remain available but may be harder to assert later.

What to do next

1
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Michael D. Woodbury in Natick to request information about the estate and any planned distributions.
2
File a petition if needed
If you object to administration or seek relief, file a petition in Middlesex Probate Court referencing Docket No. MI26P1301EA.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed personal representative of Richard F. Knox's estate?: Michael D. Woodbury of Natick, Massachusetts, was informally appointed.
What does informal administration mean for this estate?: The estate will be handled without routine court supervision and no inventory/accounts must be filed.
Can I challenge distributions or expenses?: Yes — interested persons may petition the Probate Court about distributions or administration matters.

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Legal terms in this notice

Informal probate: Administration of an estate without formal court supervision, handled by the personal representative.
Personal representative: Person authorized to manage and distribute the decedent's estate.
Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC): State law governing probate procedures, including informal administration.

Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of
Massachusetts The Trial Court - Probate and Family
Court Middlesex Division Docket No. MI26P1301EA
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE
Estate of: Richard F. Knox Date of Death: February 22,
2025 To all persons interested in the above captioned
estate, by Petition of Petitioner Michael D. Woodbury
of Natick, Massachusetts. Michael D. Woodbury of
Natick, Massachusetts 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 and expenses of administration. Interested

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