Massachusetts § 128 - Age of competency to contract for life or endowment insurance
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 128 — Age of competency to contract for life or endowment insurance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 128. Age of competency to contract for life or endowment insurance
Section 128. Any minor resident in this commonwealth who shall have attained the age of fifteen years shall be deemed competent to contract for life or endowment insurance upon his life, for his own benefit or for the benefit of the husband, wife, children, father, mother, brother, sister or grandparent of such minor, and to exercise and enjoy every right, privilege and benefit provided by any life or endowment insurance contract on the life of such minor, subject to the foregoing limitations as to designation of beneficiary.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 128
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 128 cover?
Section 128 ("Age of competency to contract for life or endowment insurance") 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 § 128?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 128" (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 § 128 apply to my situation?
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