Massachusetts § 10 - Notice of petition; service
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 10 — Notice of petition; service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10. Notice of petition; service
Section 10. No license to sell real estate shall be granted to an executor or administrator until notice of the petition and of the time and place appointed for hearing the same has been given by serving such notice personally on all persons interested in the estate at least fourteen days before the time appointed for the hearing, or by publication at such times and in such newspaper as the court orders.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 10
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10 cover?
Section 10 ("Notice of petition; service") 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 § 10?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 10" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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