Massachusetts § 11 - Contracts or acts of fiduciaries
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 11 — Contracts or acts of fiduciaries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11. Contracts or acts of fiduciaries
Section 11. An action founded on any contract made or act done, if made or done by any person acting as the executor, administrator or other legal representative of the estate of a deceased person, shall be brought within one year, or, if made or done by any person acting as trustee, guardian or conservator, shall be brought within two years, after the right of action accrues; provided, that this section shall not apply to actions upon probate bonds, or to actions in favor of the estate of which such person shall have been such legal representative, or to actions in favor of a beneficiary or ward, or to actions brought by the commonwealth.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 11
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 cover?
Section 11 ("Contracts or acts of fiduciaries") 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 § 11?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 11" (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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How does Massachusetts § 11 apply to my situation?
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