East Point Properties
The probate hub

Inherited & Probate
property.

Losing a loved one is hard enough — you shouldn't have to navigate estate logistics alone. At East Point Properties, we step in where your attorney leaves off.

Getting help should be easy

From cleanouts and repairs to preparing the home for sale, we manage the details so you can focus on what truly matters.

Most people don’t realize how much help they will need to get through the list of things that probate attorneys aren’t responsible for. The truth is, you deserve to get real help and guidance to avoid added stress and problem situations.

  • 01Understand the difference between attorney duties and the responsibilities of the family
  • 02Get a list of local resources based on your specific situation
  • 03Learn more about your options for keeping, selling or donating assets
  • 04Expect honest answers to all of your questions

I have helped dozens of other families here in the North Andover area get through probate and would be honored to serve you. If nothing else, I can point you in the right direction.

The free download

30-Day Probate
Checklist

Avoid common probate errors and problems by using this checklist of things to take care of in the first 30 days. The checklist outlines nine specific steps typically undertaken before and during most probate proceedings.

The steps will be enough to keep you busy in the first 30 days. The sooner you get a good team together the better — they can reduce the time in probate, save your family money on services and holding costs, and act as a support system as you proceed.

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Let us do the heavy lifting

Here are some of the things we’ve been able to do for other families.

Every estate has its own list. This is a cross-section of the work we’ve done across dozens of Massachusetts estates — not a brochure of add-ons, but the actual sequence of calls, visits, and vendors that make up the months after probate opens.

01
Real estate sales options
Property & hoarding cleanout
02
Contractors and home repairs
Closing permits and code violations
03
Estate and consignment sales
Returning cable boxes and modems
04
Moving & storage coordination
Collecting & forwarding the mail
05
Lock replacement
Preventing squatters
06
Written inventory documentation
Leak & mold mitigation
07
Personal property donations
Regular property check-ins
08
Reviewing document compliance
Honest counsel, when asked

If you still need help, let’s have a worry-free conversation.

Questions about probate

Five questions we get every week.

01

Won't my attorney do all that stuff for me?

While each attorney is different in their approach to probate cases, they generally limit their responsibilities to court matters exclusively. Communicating with family members, finding resources for estate issues, and handling the property itself are better suited for an experienced probate real estate agent.

02

What does probate mean?

Probate is a legal process that occurs after someone dies. It's the way in which the deceased person's debts and taxes are paid off, and their assets (anything they own) get distributed to their heirs — the people who inherit what they own. The court supervises the process until the estate is closed.

03

How do you sell a house during probate?

Selling a house during probate can be complicated because the law requires that real estate not included in the decedent's probate estate be transferred to the heir or heirs. This means that if you want to sell or refinance your home during probate, it may be necessary to establish a clear title — free and clear of any claims by the estate — before you can move forward.

04

Can you empty a house before probate?

This is often possible, but it requires careful planning. First, the heirs must read the deceased person's will very carefully and determine what its terms are regarding taking possession of property before probate is complete. To avoid violating the spirit of the will or getting sued by other heirs, it is advisable to consult an attorney before taking any action.

05

How long does probate take in Massachusetts?

The process can be slow — it takes a full year to administer most estates in Massachusetts. Supervised administration, contested wills, or estates with property in multiple states can take longer. Informal probate on a simple estate may wrap within that year if the paperwork is clean and heirs cooperate.
Begin a conversation

Every estate has its own story. Tell us yours.

We’ll read it carefully and respond with the pieces that fit. No pressure, no obligation — just honest counsel about what we’ve seen work for families in your situation.

Prefer to schedule directly? Book a call with Kevin.

Typically a same-day reply during business hours.

One last thing

Every estate is a family’s last projecttogether. Let’s do it right.

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