Massachusetts § 27 - Fiduciaries, etc.; establishing power or authority
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 27 — Fiduciaries, etc.; establishing power or authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27. Fiduciaries, etc.; establishing power or authority
Section 27. Any person having, in a representative or fiduciary capacity or otherwise, a power or authority created by any written instrument to sell, convey, mortgage or otherwise transfer any interest in real estate may file a petition in the land court setting forth the act or acts which he proposes to do by virtue of such power or authority, and praying that his power or authority under such written instrument to do such act or acts may be established.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 27
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 27 cover?
Section 27 ("Fiduciaries, etc.; establishing power or authority") 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 § 27?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 27" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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How does Massachusetts § 27 apply to my situation?
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