Massachusetts § 10 - Unclaimed balance of estate; deposit with treasurer
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 10 — Unclaimed balance of estate; deposit with treasurer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10. Unclaimed balance of estate; deposit with treasurer
Section 10. When an estate has been fully administered by a public administrator, or by the executor or administrator with the will annexed of a person who died leaving no known heirs, he shall deposit any balance in his hands with the state treasurer as abandoned property to be held by him subject to the provisions of chapter two hundred A.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 10
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10 cover?
Section 10 ("Unclaimed balance of estate; deposit with treasurer") 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.
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