Estate Planning & Probate in Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Most Nantucket County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Start with your situation below; both paths use Nantucket County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Nantucket County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Nantucket, probate runs through the Probate and Family Court at 16 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Nantucket.
Full Nantucket Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Probate and Family Court
Nantucket County
Address
16 Broad Street, 2nd FloorNantucket, MA 02554
Phone
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
How to file probate in Nantucket County→Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Registry of Deeds
Nantucket County · Register of Deeds
Address
16 Broad StreetNantucket, MA 02554
Phone
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Recording: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
E-recording
Available via Simplifile
$100 base recording fee; required form fees may include Community Preservation Act (CPA) Surcharge ($50); transfer tax may need separate review.
Full recording details →Verified June 3, 2026 · Source
Frequently Asked Questions
The Probate and Family Court for Nantucket County is located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Full address, phone, hours, and e-filing details are listed on this page.
Yes. E-filing is available but optional in Nantucket County. Many families filing without an attorney prefer paper filing at the Probate and Family Court; both are accepted.
No. Massachusetts allows estates under $25,000 to use a Voluntary Administration and skip formal probate. The waiting period is 30 days after death. Use the Massachusetts probate decision tool to see if the estate qualifies.
When there is no will, Massachusetts' intestate succession rules decide who inherits. Spouses, children, and parents are prioritized in that order. The Nantucket County probate court applies the state rules without variation. See who inherits in Massachusetts for the exact order.
A revocable living trust is the cleanest way for most families to skip probate entirely. Assets titled to the trust pass to beneficiaries without court involvement, filing fees, or the Nantucket County probate docket. Create a revocable trust online to avoid putting your family through this process later.
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