THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 7, 2025 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 said Gov. Maura Healey. “These grants help ensure that first responders across Massachusetts can access these critical – and often lifesaving – resources. “These grants are an investment in the wellbeing of law enforcement officers and other first responders,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy. “The funding allows us to support critical incident stress management services that will ensure those who protect our communities have access to the vital services they’re entitled to.” DON’T MISS THIS EVENT - Join Massachusetts energy leaders in government, industry and advocacy at the MCLE in Boston on March 26 for an important discussion about the state’s energy policy and its goals for a net-zero future, hosted by the State House News Service. With the return of a new Trump administration and policies hindering wind power development, the state’s plan to expand its offshore wind portfolio faces uncertainty. While solar power offers potential, its scalability is limited by grid capacity issues and requires substantial investment. Other promising technologies like fusion and low-carbon hydrogen have yet to be implemented in the commonwealth. Tickets/more info: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/power-interruption-tickets-1219762716119?aff=oddtdtcreator $6 MILLION FOR PROVIDING PRISONERS WITH TECH SKILLS - Tech Goes Home (TGH) and Ameelio, two non-profits dedicated to closing the digital divide, announced the receipt of a $6 million grant with more than $4 million earmarked to bring digital skills courses to more than 3,600 adults and youth housed in county jails and Department of Youth Services facilities in the Bay State. Most prisons have limited and outdated technology, making it difficult for individuals to acclimate to the rapidly advancing digital world upon release. “We’re incredibly proud that this new partnership, made possible through critical funding provided by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, will make it possible for us to provide incarcerated young people and adults in the commonwealth with digital skills training and tools that will expand access to workforce, community engagement and education opportunities,” said Dan Noyes, CEO of TGH. “This grant is a big step forward for digital equity and justice in Massachusetts.” April Feng, CEO of Ameelio said, “This grant will enable us to extend our reach and provide critical digital literacy resources to Massachusetts incarcerated individuals, enabling them to develop skills that will allow them to reintegrate into society as responsible and contributing members. This is a significant step towards our mission: Building a more rehabilitative and humane justice system. Ameelio is excited to join TGH to lead the BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES25P0325EA THE DECEDENT’S FINAL TAX RETURN P ursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 6012(b)(1), an individual income tax return must be filed by the Personal Representative of the estate or by a person charged with the property of the decedent. The tax return must be filed by the usual due date of the return which is April 15th following the end of the calendar year. The tax return must be filed at the Internal Revenue Service center associated with the decedent’s residence at the time of death. There is no continuing obligation to make estimated income tax payments on behalf of the decedent (assuming the decedent was making quarterly estimated income tax payments during the calendar year of his or her death). A “married filing joint” tax return may be filed in the year of one of the spouse’s death as well as in the event both spouses die during the calendar year. A surviving spouse may use the “married filing joint” tax tables for two years after the death of the first spouse, even if the surviving spouse remains unmarried, and pays for more than half of the cost of maintaining a home that is the principal residence for the Estate of: EUGENIA ROSE ZULLO Also know as: EUGENIA ZULLO Date of Death: 10/22/2024 new standard deduction. For 2024, the new standard deduction for a single person is $14,500. For a single filer who has reached the age of 65 by December 31, 2024, the standard deduction would be increased by $1,950, for a total of $16,450. For a married couple, the standard deduction for 2024 is $29,200. It is increased by $1,550 for each spouse that has reached age of 65 by December 31, 2024. A tax return for the estate entire year of a child who qualifies as a dependent on the surviving spouse’s tax return. In the case of a sale of the principal residence by the surviving spouse, the surviving spouse may exclude $500,000 of capital gain (as opposed to $250,000 of capital gain allowed for a single person) if the sale takes place no later than two years after the date of death of the first spouse. The principal residence must have been owned by at least one of the spouses and used as the principal residence by both spouses prior to the death of the first spouse. A tax return is required to be filed on behalf of the decedent if the gross income equals or exceeds the must be filed if in any calendar year the gross income of the estate is $600 or more. The tax form to be filed is Form 1041. A tax return for a Trust needs to be filed if the Trust has any “taxable” income or has “gross” income of $600 or more, regardless of how much of that $600 in income is “taxable” income. A Trust will also file a tax return using Form 1041. A Massachusetts estate tax return will have to be filed only if the gross estate of the decedent exceeds $2million. The Form M-706 is due 9 months from the date of death. 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. CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Christopher Zullo of Saugus, 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: Christopher Zullo of Saugus, 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 03/10/2025. 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 accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 04, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE February 07, 2025
18 Publizr Home