Who was appointed to manage Robert L. Totman's estate?

Mary M. Brewer of Wayland was informally appointed as the personal representative.

What does informal probate mean for heirs and creditors?

It means the estate is handled without regular court supervision, but heirs and creditors can still receive notices and petition the court.

Was a bond required for the personal representative?

No; the notice states the personal representative is serving without surety on the bond.

Probate — Wayland (MI26P2128EA)

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This notice informs interested persons that the will of Robert L. Totman (d. Feb 15, 2026) was admitted to informal probate and Mary M. Brewer of Wayland has been appointed personal representative serving without surety. The estate will be administered informally under Massachusetts law.

Key Takeaways

Will of Robert L. Totman admitted to informal probate
Mary M. Brewer (Wayland) appointed personal representative
No bond (serving without surety) was required
Estate administered informally under Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code
Interested persons may petition the court about the estate

Published: May 15, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Wayland

Case #

MI26P2128EA

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If you don't respond

If you do not act, you may lose the opportunity to receive notices or to petition the court about the estate; there is no filing deadline listed for informal probate challenges in this notice.

What to do next

1
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Mary M. Brewer in Wayland to request notice of administration or information about assets and claims.
2
Review your interest in the estate
If you believe you are an heir or creditor, determine your claim and consider petitioning the Probate Court if needed; reference Docket No. MI26P2128EA.
3
File a petition with the court
If you object to informal probate or need court intervention, petition Middlesex Probate & Family Court using Docket No. MI26P2128EA.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed to manage Robert L. Totman's estate?: Mary M. Brewer of Wayland was informally appointed as the personal representative.
What does informal probate mean for heirs and creditors?: It means the estate is handled without regular court supervision, but heirs and creditors can still receive notices and petition the court.
Was a bond required for the personal representative?: No; the notice states the personal representative is serving without surety on the bond.

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Legal terms in this notice

Informal probate: A streamlined probate process where the will is accepted and the estate is administered without routine court supervision.
Personal Representative: The person appointed to manage and settle the decedent's estate.
Without surety on the bond: The personal representative was not required to post a bond guaranteeing performance.
Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code: State law that governs probate procedures, including informal estate administration.

Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Middlesex Division
Docket No. MI26P2128EA
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION
NOTICE
Estate of: Robert L Totman
Also Known As: Robert Lewis Totman
Date of Death: February 15, 2026
To all persons interested in the above cap-
tioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Mary M Brewer of Wayland MA
a Will has been admitted to informal pro-
bate.
Mary M Brewer of Wayland 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, includ