Massachusetts § 13 - Bond; posting by interested party to satisfy debts; effect
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 13 — Bond; posting by interested party to satisfy debts; effect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13. Bond; posting by interested party to satisfy debts; effect
Section 13. No license shall be granted to an executor or administrator, if any person interested in the estate gives bond to him in a sum and with sureties approved by the court, conditioned to pay, so far as the personal property of the deceased shall be insufficient therefor, all legacies mentioned in the petition, all debts therein mentioned which shall eventually be found due from the estate and charges of administration.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 13
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 13 cover?
Section 13 ("Bond; posting by interested party to satisfy debts; effect") 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 § 13?
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How does Massachusetts § 13 apply to my situation?
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