What does 'informal probate' mean for this estate?

It means the will was admitted and the estate will be handled without routine court supervision under simplified procedures.

Who is the personal representative and where are they located?

Lisa Strzepka of Walpole, MA, is the appointed personal representative.

Can I get notice about the estate administration?

Yes; interested parties are entitled to notice from the personal representative and may petition the court.

Probate — Walpole (SU26P0916EA)

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An informal probate proceeding has admitted the will of Sandra Marie Gleichauf (d. Feb 4, 2026) and appointed Lisa Strzepka of Walpole as personal representative to administer the estate without court supervision under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.

Key Takeaways

Will of Sandra M. Gleichauf admitted to informal probate
Lisa Strzepka (Walpole) appointed personal representative
Administration without court supervision
Interested parties may request notice or petition the court
No bond surety required for the personal representative

Published: May 15, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Walpole
Case #

SU26P0916EA

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If you don't respond

If you do nothing, the personal representative will administer the estate informally with no court oversight; interested parties may lose the chance to request notices or petition the court regarding the estate.

What to do next

1
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Lisa Strzepka in Walpole to request notices or information about estate administration.
2
File a petition if concerned
If you object or need court intervention, file a petition with Suffolk Probate and Family Court referencing Docket No. SU26P0916EA.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'informal probate' mean for this estate?: It means the will was admitted and the estate will be handled without routine court supervision under simplified procedures.
Who is the personal representative and where are they located?: Lisa Strzepka of Walpole, MA, is the appointed personal representative.
Can I get notice about the estate administration?: Yes; interested parties are entitled to notice from the personal representative and may petition the court.

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Legal terms in this notice

Informal probate: Probate handled without formal court supervision, using streamlined procedures.
Personal representative: Person appointed to manage and distribute the deceased's estate.
Surety on the bond: A guarantee (insurance) ensuring the personal representative performs duties properly.
Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code: State statutes that govern probate administration and simplify estate procedures.

Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Suffolk Division
Docket No. SU26P0916EA
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION
NOTICE
Estate of: Sandra Marie Gleichauf
Also Known As: Sandra M. Gleichauf
Date of Death: February 4, 2026
To all persons interested in the above cap-
tioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Lisa Strzepka of Walpole MA
a Will has been admitted to informal pro-
bate.
Lisa Strzepka of Walpole 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, in