CITATION ON PETITION FORFORMAL...

CITATION ON PETITION FORFORMAL ADJUDICATIONDocket No. ES26P1808EACommonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial CourtProbate and Family CourtEssex Probate and Family Court36 Federal StreetSalem, MA 01970(978)744-1020Estate of: Cheryl E LechanDate of Death: 04/11/2026To all interested persons:A Petition for Formal Probate ofWill with Appointment of Person-al Representative has been filedby Carole Lechan of Natick MArequesting that the Court enter aformal Decree and Order and forsuch other relief as requested in thePetition.The Petitioner requests that:Carole Lechan of Natick MA beappointed as Personal Represen-tative(s) of said estate to serveWithout Surety on the bond in un-supervised administrationIMPORTANT NOTICEYou have the right to obtain acopy of the Petition from the Pe-titioner or at the Court. You havea right to object to this proceed-ing. To do so, you or your attorneymust file a written appearance andobjection at this Court before:10:00 a.m. on the return day of07/29/2026.This is NOT a hearing date, but adeadline by which you must file awritten appearance and objectionif you object to this proceeding. Ifyou fail to file a timely written ap-pearance and objection followedby an affidavit of objections withinthirty (30) days of the return day,action may be taken without fur-ther notice to you.UNSUPERVISEDADMINISTRATION UNDER THEMASSACHUSETTS UNIFORMPROBATE CODE (MUPC)A Personal Representative ap-pointed under the MUPC in anunsupervised administration isnot required to file an inventory orannual accounts with the Court.Persons interested in the estateare entitled to notice regardingthe administration directly fromthe Personal Representative andmay petition the Court in any mat-ter relating to the estate, includingthe distribution of assets and ex-penses of administration.WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Gior-dano, First Justice of this CourtDate: June 24, 2026Pamela A. Casey O'BrienRegister of ProbateAT - July 9 2026