Property Ownership
In Massachusetts, the probate process is required when a deceased person:
AOwned property jointly with right of survivorship
BOwned property in their name alone without a trust✓ Correct
CHad a revocable living trust that covered all assets
DNamed a beneficiary on all accounts
Explanation
Probate is required in Massachusetts when a deceased person owned property solely in their own name without a beneficiary designation or joint ownership. Property in a trust or with right of survivorship passes outside probate.
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