Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 4, 2026 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI26P2663EA Estate of: CHARLES A. BOY, JR. Date of Death: March 4, 2026 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Eleanor Boy of Lee, NH a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Eleanor Boy of Lee, NH has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. September 04, 2026 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI26P4291EA Estate of: CHRISTINE A. PETTINGELL Date of Death: MAY 21, 2026 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Michael N. Pettingell of North Vancouver, BC Petitioner Andrew Pettingell of Los Angeles, CA Michael N. Pettingell of North Vancouver, BC Andrew Pettingell of Los Angeles, CA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. September 04, 2026 Revocation Or Amendment Of A Revocable Trust Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 203E, Section 602 deals with the revocation or amendment of a revocable Trust. Unless the terms of a Trust expressly provide that the Trust is irrevocable, the Settlor (also known as the Grantor or Donor) may revoke or amend the Trust. Each Settlor may revoke or amend the Trust with regard to the portion of the Trust property that is attributable to that Settlor’s contribution to the Trust. Upon revocation or amendment of the Trust by fewer than all of the Settlors, the Trustee shall promptly notify the other Settlors of the revocation or amendment. The Settlor may revoke or amend a revocable Trust by complying with and following the provisions contained in the Trust regarding revocation and amendment. If the provisions of the Trust do not provide a specific method, the Settlor may revoke or amend theTrust by any method manifesting clear and convincing evidence of the Settlor’s intent. Upon revocation of a revocable Trust, the Trustee shall distribute the Trust principal tion that the Trust had not been amended or revoked. When dealing with asset pursuant to the direction of the Settlor. A Settlor’s powers with respect to revocation, amendment or distribution of Trust principal may be exercised by an attorney in fact under a Durable Power of Attorney only to the extent expressly authorized by the terms of the Trust itself and the terms of the Durable Power of Attorney. A Trustee that does not know that a Settlor has revoked or amended the Trust shall not be liable to the Settlor or the Settlor’s successors in interest for distributions made and other actions taken on the assumpprotection for MassHealth eligibility purposes, if you want the Trust assets to be considered a non-countable asset, the Trust instrument must state that it is irrevocable and the Trust instrument must be abundantly clear throughout all of its provisions that the Settlor or Settlors of the Trust cannot receive any principal distributions under any circumstance. This is referred to as the “any circumstances” test. An asset placed into a revocable Trust will be considered a countable asset for MassHealth eligibility purposes. Even if your home is placed in a revocable Trust, for it not to be deemed a countable asset, you would have to transfer the home out of the Trust into your name only. However, even if you might then be eligible for MassHealth benefits, the Estate Recovery Unit would place a lien on your home if you are single. If you aremarried and your spouse is still living in the home, a lien cannot be placed on the home. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 safer alternatives.” DOMESTIC WORKERS’ RIGHTS DAY (H 3417) - The Senate, on a voice vote without a roll call, approved a measure that would annually establish June 16 as Domestic Workers’ Rights Day to honor all domestic workers who work in private homes and in recognition of Massachusetts’ historic enactment of basic labor standards in the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. The House has already approved the bill. Only another round of approval in each branch is needed before the measure goes to Gov. Healey for her signature. “This legislation is an extension of the important work that began with the passage of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights before I joined the House of Representatives,” said co-sponsor Rep. Judy Garcia (D-Chelsea). “While establishing Domestic Workers’ Rights Day is symbolic in nature, it is deeply meaningful in honoring the workers whose care and labor are so essential to families across our commonwealth.” Co-sponsor Rep. Priscila Sousa (D-Framingham) did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her how she feels about the bill’s passage and why she filed it. $15.3 MILLION TO CONVERT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INTO 856 NEW HOMES – Gov. Healey announced $15.3 million in Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative awards to support five projects that will transform vacant or underutilized commercial properties into 856 new rental homes in Boston, Dedham, Springfield, Westford and Worcester. “Massachusetts has buildings sitting empty and communities that need more homes. These awards will put underused properties back to work, create 856 new apartments and help bring more residents, customers and energy to downtowns and commercial districts across the state. By making smart use of the spaces we already have, we can build more housing, strengthen local economies and lower costs.” “The reality is that many commercial conversion projects are difficult to finance even when the sites are in prime locations, have community support and ready to move forward,” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Juana Matias. “The Commercial BEACON | SEE PAGE 19
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