Probate Court

In Massachusetts, probate and estate matters are handled by the Probate and Family Court.

Probate and Family Courts by County

Barnstable Probate and Family Court
3195 Main St.
P.O. Box 346
Barnstable, MA 02630

Phone: 508-375-6725
Fax: 508-362-3662
Email: barnstableprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Register of Probate: Anastasia Welsh Perrino Esq

Parking: There is free parking located within the court complex.

Berkshire Probate and Family Court
44 Bank Row
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Phone: 413-442-6941
Fax: 413-442-3430
Email: berkshireprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:00pm

Probate Judge: Hon. Richard A. Simons, First Justice
Register: Anthony P. Patella

Parking: Limited street parking. Municipal parking lots on First Street, West Street, Depot Street and Summer Street.

Bristol Probate and Family Court
40 Broadway, Suite 240
Taunton, MA 02780

Phone: 508-977-6040
Fax: 508-977-6040
Email: bristolprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Katherine A. Field, First Justice
Register: Thomas C. Hoye, Jr.

Parking: Metered street parking. Municipal parking lots and garages within walking distance.

Brockton Probate and Family Court
215 Main St.
Brockton, MA 02303

Phone: 508-897-5400
Fax: 508-584-4142
Email: Plymouthprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Edward G. Boyle III, First Justice
Register: Matthew J. McDonough

Parking: Free parking lot behind the courthouse; metered street parking; public parking garage across the street from the courthouse.

Duke Probate and Family Court
81 Main St.
P.O. Box 237
Edgartown, MA 02539

Phone: 508-627-4703
Fax: 508-627-7664
Email: dukesprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Katherine A. Field, First Justice
Register: Thomas C. Hoye, Jr.

Parking: Street parking and free lot behind the courthouse.

Essex Probate and Family Court
36 Federal St.
Salem, MA 01970

Phone: 978-744-1020
Email: Essexcorrespondences@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Jennifer Rivera-Ulwick, First Justice
Register: Pamela A. Casey O’Brien

Parking: Available about the courthouse

Fall River Probate and Family Court
289 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720

Phone: 508-672-1751
Fax: 508-673-7068
Email: bristolprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Katherine A. Field, First Justice
Register: Thomas C. Hoye, Jr.

Parking: Metered street parking.

Franklin Probate and Family Court
43 Hope St.
PO Box 590
Greenfield, MA 01302

Phone: 413-774-7011
Fax: 413-774-3829
Email: franklinprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Kathleen Sandman, First Justice
Register: John F. Merrigan

Parking: 9 parking lots, some of which require permits

Hampden Probate and Family Court
50 State St.
P.O. Box 559
Springfield, MA 01102

Phone: 413-748-7760
Fax: 413-781-5605
Email: hampdenprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Barbara Hyland, First Justice
Register: Rosemary Saccomani

Parking: Metered street parking and parking garages nearby.

Hampshire Probate and Family Court
15 Atwood Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060

Phone: 413-586-8500
Fax: 413-584-1132
Email: Hampshireprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Linda S. Fidnick, First Justice
Register: Michael J. Carey

Parking: Ample free parking

Lawrence Probate and Family Court
2 Appleton St.
Lawrence, MA 01840

Phone: 978-686-9692
Fax: 978-687-3694
Email: Essexcorrespondences@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Jennifer Rivera-Ulwick
Register: Pamela A. Casey O’Brien

Parking: There are two paid parking lots near the courthouse as well as one paid garage adjacent to the courthouse and some local meter parking.

Middlesex Probate and Family Court-Lowell
370 Jackson Street, 5th floor
Lowell, MA 01852

Phone: 978-656-7700
Fax: 978-619-1014
Email: middlesexprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice
Register: Tara E. DeCristofaro

Parking: There is daily rate parking available at garages on Chelmsford St. and Middlesex St. and Thorndike/Gallagher St. (near the train station). There is some metered and non-metered on-street parking on the surrounding streets.

Middlesex Probate and Family Court South – Woburn
10-U Commerce Way
Woburn, MA 01801

Phone: 781-865-4000
Fax: 617-225-0781
Email: middlesexprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice
Register: Tara E. DeCristofaro

Parking: Free parking is available on site.

Nantucket Probate and Family Court
16 Broad St., 2nd floor
P.O.Box 1116
Nantucket, MA 02554

Phone: 508-228-2669
Fax: 508-228-3662
Email: nantucketprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice
Register: Sarah Maxwell

Parking: There is limited parking around the court building, however it is time zoned.

New Bedford Probate and Family Court
505 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Phone: 508-999-5249
Fax: 508-999-1211
Email: bristolprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Katherine A. Field, First Justice
Register: Thomas C. Hoye, Jr.

Parking: Metered street parking. Municipal parking lots and garages within walking distance.

Norfolk Probate and Family Court
35 Shawmut Road
Canton, MA 02021

Phone: 781-830-1200
Fax: 781-830-4310
Email: norfolkprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Patricia A. Gorman, First Justice
Register: Colleen Brierley

Parking: There is free parking available in front of and behind the building.

Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St.
Plymouth, MA 02360

Phone: 508-747-6204
Fax: 508-746-6846
Email: Plymouthprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Edward G. Boyle III, First Justice
Register: Matthew J. McDonough

Parking: There is free parking located at the courthouse.

Suffolk Probate and Family Court
24 New Chardon St.
Boston , MA 02114

Phone: 617-788-8301
Fax: 617-788-8962
Email: Suffolkquestions@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice
Register: Felix D. Arroyo

Parking: Metered street parking. Municipal parking lots and garages within walking distance.

Worcester Probate and Family Court
225 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608

Phone: 508-831-2200
Fax: 508-752-6138
Email: wpfc@jud.state.ma.us

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Judge: Hon. Leilah Keamy, First Justice
Register: Stephanie K. Fattman

Parking: Metered street parking. Municipal parking lots and garages within walking distance.