Massachusetts Probate Forms

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Instructions To Petitioner Informal Probate Publication Notice Instructions To Petitioner

Massachusetts

Provides instructions on completing form MPC 551 and where and how to arrange publication. Publication must be completed within 30 days of the date of the Informal Order.

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Military Affidavit

Massachusetts

See Military Affidavit Instructions. This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader. This form is also available in Chinese, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian & Vietnamese. Trial Court form TC002, 9/17.

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Military Affidavit Instructions

Massachusetts

Instructions for the use of the Military Affidavit form, which may be used in all case types where the filing of a Military Affidavit is applicable.

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Uniform Counsel Certification Form

Massachusetts

CCF

Certification that attorney discussed alternatives to litigation with clients. Form CCF, revised July 2007.

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Sale Of Real Estate Foreign

Massachusetts

CJP 143

For use in Probate and Family Court (4/09)

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Decree Sale Of Real Estate Foreign

Massachusetts

CJP 143d

For use in Probate and Family Court (10/09).

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Sale Of Real Estate Administrator/executor Debts, Legacies, Charges Of Administration

Massachusetts

CJP 75

For use in Probate and Family Court (4/09). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Sale Of Trust Estate

Massachusetts

CJP 82

For use in Probate and Family Court (4/09). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Decree Of Trust Estate

Massachusetts

CJP 82d

For use in Probate and Family Court (10/09)

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Petition For Informal Probate Of Will And/or Appointment Of Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 150

Informal probate is an administrative probate proceeding that can be a faster process if you meet all the requirements.

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Petition For Formal Probate Of Will And/or Appointment Of Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 160

Formal probate matters are typically heard by a judge and may involve one or more hearings before the court.

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Petition For Late And Limited Formal Testacy And/or Appointment

Massachusetts

MPC 161

For use in the Probate and Family Court if you need to file for a late and limited formal probate.

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Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs At Law

Massachusetts

MPC 162

This form must be used to identify a Decedent's surviving spouse, children and heirs at law. Heirs at law are persons entitled to receive the Decedent's property under the intestacy succession laws if there is no will.

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Devisees

Massachusetts

MPC 163

This form must be used to identify a Decedent's devisees -- persons, entities, charitable organizations, or trusts designated in a will to receive the Decedent's personal or real property.

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Voluntary Administration Statement

Massachusetts

MPC 170

Voluntary administration is a simplified probate procedure for an estate with minimal assets and no real estate.

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Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement

Massachusetts

MPC 180

(3/19/12). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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General Probate Petition

Massachusetts

MPC 200

For use in Probate & Family Court (3/19/12). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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General Trust Petition

Massachusetts

MPC 201

For use in Probate and Family Court (1/16/13). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Petition For Sale Of Real Estate

Massachusetts

MPC 210

This form is for sale of real estate by the personal representative pursuant to GL c.202, § 19.

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Petition For Approval Of Compromise

Massachusetts

MPC 250

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c.190B, §§ 3-1101, 3-1102 (5/25/12). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Petition For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 255

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c.290B, §§ 3-301 & 3-613(a)(6).

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Representation Of Insolvency

Massachusetts

MPC 260

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c. 190B, § 3-807 (3/19/12). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Personal Representative's Affidavit Of Notice To Creditors Of Representation Of Insolvency

Massachusetts

MPC 261

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c. 190B, § 3-807 (3/19/12). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Statement Of Resignation Of Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 264

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c. 190B, § 3-610 (10/23/12). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Petition For Formal Removal Of Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 265

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c. 190B, § 3-611 (331/12). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Petition For Resignation/removal/appointment Of Successor Trustee

Massachusetts

MPC 266

For use in Probate and Family Court (1/16/13). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Petition To Terminate A Trust

Massachusetts

MPC 267

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c.203E, §§ 411, 412, 414. Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Petition For Formal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 270

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c. 190B § 3-613 (10/23/12). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Statement Of Confirmation Of Testamentary Trustee

Massachusetts

MPC 275

For use in Probate and Family Court.

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Petition For Supervised Administration

Massachusetts

MPC 280

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c.190B, § 3-502 (3/19/12). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Petition To Modify Bond

Massachusetts

MPC 295

For use in Probate and Family Court (1/16/13). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Request For Reassignment Pursuant To Standing Order 3-17

Massachusetts

MPC 304

(04/23/19). Used to request reassignment of an applicable case to the Fiduciary Litigation Session pursuant to Standing Order 3-17. This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Petition For Appointment Of Special Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 350

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c. 190B, § 3-614.

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General Trust Petition For Appointment Of A Guardian Ad Litem

Massachusetts

MPC 351

(1/16/13) For use in Probate & Family Court under G.L. c. 203E, § 305(b). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Demand For Sureties

Massachusetts

MPC 360

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c.190B § 3-605 (3/19/12).

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Assent And Waiver Of Notice Of Sureties

Massachusetts

MPC 455

Assent and Waiver of Notice/Renunciation/Nomination/Waiver of Sureties (MPC 455). This form is used in Probate matters.

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Cause Of Death Affidavit

Massachusetts

MPC 475

Suspicious death affidavit pursuant to GL c. 190B, § 2-803 for use in Probate and Family Court (3/19/12).

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Affidavit Of Witness To Will

Massachusetts

MPC 480

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c.190B, §§ 2-502, 3-405 (3/19/12).

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Affidavit Of Domicile

Massachusetts

MPC 485

Probate & Family Court form for use in informal probate, formal probate, late and limited probate, or voluntary administration.

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Affidavit In Support Of Release Of Demand For Sureties

Massachusetts

MPC 490

For use in Probate and Family Court (3/19/12) in wills and estates cases.

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Notice Of Appearance (And Objection)

Massachusetts

MPC 505a

For use in Probate & Family Court (3/19/12)

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Notice Of Informal Probate

Massachusetts

MPC 550

Informal probate is an administrative probate proceeding that can be a faster process if you meet all the requirements.

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Informal Probate Publication Notice

Massachusetts

MPC 551

You must post a publication notice within 30 days after the informal petition is accepted.

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Order Appointing Special Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 650

(3/19/12). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Order Of Informal Probate Of Will And/or Appointment Of Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 750

Informal probate is an administrative probate proceeding that can be a faster process if you meet all the requirements.

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Order To Render

Massachusetts

MPC 754

For use in Probate and Family Court (3/1/17). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Decree And Order On Petition For Formal Adjudication

Massachusetts

MPC 755

Formal probate matters are usually heard by a judge, and there may be one or more court hearings.

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Decree And Order Of Supervised Administration

Massachusetts

MPC 756

Probate and Family Court form for use in probate cases. Revised 3/19/12.

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Decree And Order On Petition For Late And Limited Formal Testacy And/or Appointment

Massachusetts

MPC 757

For use pursuant to GL c.190B, § 3-108(4) (4/15/16).

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Order For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 760

For use in Probate and Family Court (10/23/12). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Decree And Order For Formal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 765

For use in Probate and Family Court. Revised 10/23/12.

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Decree And Order For Formal Removal Personal Representative

Massachusetts

MPC 766

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c.190B, § 3-611. Revised 3/19/12.

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Decree And Order Of Compromise

Massachusetts

MPC 775

For use in Probate and Family Court probate proceedings. Revised 5/25/12.

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Decree And Order To Modify Bond

Massachusetts

MPC 776

For use in Probate and Family Court (1/16/13). Used in cases regarding wills and estates.

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Decree And Order On Trust Petition Appointing A Guardian Ad Litem

Massachusetts

MPC 777

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c. 203E, § 305(b) (1/16/13).

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Decree And Order Of Insolvency

Massachusetts

MPC 780

For use in Probate and Family Court in probate proceedings. Revised 3/19/12.

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Decree And Order On Petition For Resignation/removal/appointment Of Successor Trustee

Massachusetts

MPC 782

For use in Probate and Family Court (1/16/13). This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Decree And Order For Complete Settlement

Massachusetts

MPC 790

Probate and Family Court probate closing form for decree and order for complete settlement.

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Decree And Order Of Allowance Of Account

Massachusetts

MPC 791

Wills, estates and trusts accounting form for use in Probate and Family Court.

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Decree And Order Of General Trust Petition

Massachusetts

MPC 792

Probate and Family Court trust form.

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Decree On Petition For Sale Of Real Estate

Massachusetts

MPC 794

Probate & Family Court sale of real estate form.

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Bond

Massachusetts

MPC 801

This form is used in a number of Probate and Family Court procedures

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Closing Statement

Massachusetts

MPC 850

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c.190B, § 3-1003.

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Small Estate Closing Statement

Massachusetts

MPC 851

For use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c.190B, § 3-1204.

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Account

Massachusetts

MPC 853

For use in Probate & Family Court (3/19/12). Used in cases regarding wills, estates, and trusts or guardianship and conservatorship cases.

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Account Without Schedules

Massachusetts

MPC 853a

For use in Probate & Family Court (4/8/13). Used in cases regarding wills, estates, and trusts or guardianship and conservatorship cases.

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Inventory

Massachusetts

MPC 854

For use in Probate & Family Court (3/19/12). Used in cases regarding wills, estates, and trusts or guardianship and conservatorship cases.

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Inventory Without Schedules

Massachusetts

MPC 854a

For use in Probate & Family Court (3/19/12).

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Petition For Order Of Complete Settlement

Massachusetts

MPC 855

This form is for use in Probate and Family Court pursuant to GL c.190B, § 3-1001.

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Petition To Render Inventory, Account, Distribution

Massachusetts

MPC 856

Probate and Family Court accounting petition to render inventory, account, or distribution.

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Petition For Allowance Of Account

Massachusetts

MPC 857

For use in Probate & Family Court (3/1/17)

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Trust Account

Massachusetts

MPC 859

For use in Probate and Family Court (3/19/12). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

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Instructions For Completing Mpc 455 Combo Assent Form

Massachusetts

MPC 941

(10/23/12) Provides detailed instruction on filling out and filing form MPC455 in Probate and Family Court.

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Instructions For Form (Mpc 162) Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs At Law

Massachusetts

MPC 958

Provides detailed instructions on how to fill out and file the form. (4/15/16)

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Instructions For Form (Mpc 163) Devisees

Massachusetts

MPC 959

Provides detailed instructions on filling out and filing the form.

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Massachusetts Degrees Of Kinship Chart

Massachusetts

MPC 960

The order of nearness in blood to the deceased is represented by numbers known as "degrees of kinship." The lower the number, the closer a relation is to the Decedent.

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Instructions For Voluntary Administration With Or Without A Will

Massachusetts

MPC 961

(4/15/16) Detailed instructions on how to file MPC 170 for voluntary administration of an estate with or without a will.

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Instructions For Petition For Informal Probate

Massachusetts

MPC 962

(3/1/16). Detailed instructions on how to file for informal probate in Probate and Family Court.

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Instructions For Mpc 161 Petition For Late And Limited Formal Testacy And/or Appointment

Massachusetts

MPC 964

Detailed instructions on how to file for late and limited formal probate (3/1/16).

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Checklist For Informal Probate

Massachusetts

MPC 966

Handy checklist of forms you may need and forms that are required to file for informal probate of an estate. Please note that Citation-Return of Service (MPC 560) will be issued to you by the court. (3/1/2016)

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Checklist For Formal Probate

Massachusetts

MPC 967

A handy checklist of forms that you may need and forms that are required for formal probate. Please note that Citation-Return of Service (MPC 560) will be issued to you by the court. (Rev. 3/1/2016)

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Checklist For Formal Late And Limited Probate

Massachusetts

MPC 968

Handy checklist of forms you may need and forms that are required for a filing with or without a will. (3/1/16)

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Instructions For Completing Mpc 855 Petition For Order Of Complete Settlement

Massachusetts

MPC 969

Detailed instruction for completing petition to be filed in Probate and Family Court (2/1/17). Includes the checklist of forms that are required or may be needed (MPC 972)

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Checklist For Petition For Sale Of Real Estate

Massachusetts

MPC 973

A checklist of forms you may need and forms that are required in a petition for sale of real estate (GL c. 202, § 19) (2/1/17)

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Instructions For Petition For Formal Probate

Massachusetts

MPC963

Helpful instructions on how to file for formal probate with or without a will. (3/1/16)

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Aviso De Comparecencia / Notice Of Appearance

Massachusetts

Form TC001 (09/2017) in English with Spanish translation.

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