What is the deadline to object to the probate petition?

You must file a written appearance and objection at the Worcester Probate Court before 10:00 a.m. on 05/26/2026.

What happens if I file no objection?

If no timely written appearance and affidavit of objections are filed within 30 days after the return day, the court may proceed and grant the relief requested without more notice.

Where can I get a copy of the petition?

You may obtain a copy from the petitioner or from the Worcester Probate and Family Court at 225 Main Street, Worcester.

May 10, 2026 Probate: 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA

Q: Who is the proposed personal representative for this estate?

The petition requests that Lynn E. Murphy Cohen of Sudbury, MA be appointed as personal representative.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Docket No. WO26P1358EA Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 508.831.2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Edna F Murphy Date of Death: 01/25/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Pesonal Representative has been filed by Lynn E Murphy Cohen of Sudbury, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Lynn E Murphy Cohen of Sudbury MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 05/26/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual ac-counts with the Court. Per-sons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration dir-ectly from the Personal Re-presentative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon.Kathryn M. Bailey First Justice of this Court. Date: April 24, 2026 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate May 10, 2026

Probate — 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA (WO26P1358EA)

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