Probate Forms (MA)
There are a number of state-specific forms you may need when going through the probate process.
This page lists common MA forms and offers help in locating others. While you are welcome to browse these forms, note that the Tasks Tab will guide you through the use of relevant forms at the appropriate times.
General MA Forms
In Massachusetts, the local Probate and Family Court handles wills and estate probate.
Below you will find links that allow you to download and use some of the more common MA probate forms (you may want to check with your local court for form preferences):
- Notice of Intended Probate (Form MPC-550) - Notify heirs that you plan to begin probate
- Petition for Informal Probate (Form MPC-150) - Get the probate process started
- Heirs-at-Law (Form MPC 162) - Include with petition the list of heirs-at-law
- Devisees (Form MPC 163) - Include with petition the list of people named to inherit via the will
- Military Affidavit - Include with petition to declare decedent's military status (or non-status)
- Will Witness Affidavit (Form MPC-480) - Include with Petition if there is a will but it is not self-proving
- Waiver (Form MPC-455) - Include with Petition for heirs to waive bond and/or executorship
- Bond (Form MPC-801) - Include with Petition if bond not waived
- Order of Informal Appointment (Form MPC-750) - Include with petition a pre-filled form for the judge to sign
- Notice of Probate (Form MPC-551) - Notify creditors that you have begun the settlement process
- Inventory (Form MPC-854) - Tell the court about estate contents
- Final Accounting (Form MPC-853) - Submit final financials to court
- Petition for Complete Settlement (Form MPC-855) - Ask permission from court to complete settlement
- Closing Statement (Form MPC-850) - Submit Closing Statement to court
See MA Probate Forms for a more complete list of forms that may be required in certain situations, and see also the official MA Guide to Estate Administration.
In addition, you may be interested in the Official MA Instructions for Filing an Informal Probate.
Small MA Estate Forms
Small estates sometimes need only 1 specialized form or affidavit: see Small MA Estates.
Using MA Probate Forms
If you are using a licensed EstateExec estate, information about finding your court will appear here.
As mentioned above, the tasks on the estate's Tasks Tab
will list a series of steps that help you understand which form to use when.
You may also want to see
How to Become Executor for
Additional Information
In case you're interested, probate forms for other states can be found here: