Massachusetts § 11 - Annual accounts; failure to deposit remaining money with treasurer on final settlement
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 11 — Annual accounts; failure to deposit remaining money with treasurer on final settlement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11. Annual accounts; failure to deposit remaining money with treasurer on final settlement
Section 11. The probate court in each county shall require every public administrator in such county to render an account of his proceedings under any letters of administration at least once a year until the trust is fulfilled. When, on final settlement of an estate, it appears that money remains in the hands of such administrator which by law should have been deposited with the state treasurer, the court shall certify that fact and a statement of the amount so withheld to said treasurer, who, unless such deposit is made within one month after the receipt of such notice, shall cause the bond of the administrator to be prosecuted for the recovery of such money.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 11
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 cover?
Section 11 ("Annual accounts; failure to deposit remaining money with treasurer on final settlement") 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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