Section 4–207. [Ancillary and Other Local Administrations; Provisions Governing.]

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 4-207

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Probate: Proving a will

In respect to a nonresident decedent, the provisions of article III of this code govern (1) proceedings, if any, in a court of the commonwealth for probate of the will, appointment, removal, supervision, and discharge of the local personal representative, and any other order concerning the estate; and (2) the status, powers, duties and liabilities of any local personal representative and the rights of claimants, purchasers, distributees and others in regard to a local administration.