Massachusetts § 28 - Executor or administrator; authority to mortgage
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 28 — Executor or administrator; authority to mortgage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28. Executor or administrator; authority to mortgage
Section 28. The probate court may, upon petition and after notice to all persons interested, if upon a hearing it appears to be for the benefit of the estate, authorize an executor, administrator with the will annexed or administrator to mortgage any of the real estate for the purpose of paying debts, legacies or charges of administration or for the purpose of paying an existing lien or mortgage on the estate of the deceased; or it may authorize such executor or administrator to make an agreement for the extension or renewal of such existing mortgage.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 28
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 28 cover?
Section 28 ("Executor or administrator; authority to mortgage") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 28?
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