Massachusetts § 13 - Fiduciary; license to sell or mortgage realty; additional bond

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 13 — Fiduciary; license to sell or mortgage realty; additional bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13. Fiduciary; license to sell or mortgage realty; additional bond

Section 13. If a license or authority to sell or mortgage real estate is granted to an executor, administrator, guardian, conservator or trustee, no special bond shall be required; but if the court finds the bond already given by him insufficient, it shall, before granting such license or authority, require an additional bond containing the same conditions as are required in the original bond.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 13

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 13 cover?

Section 13 ("Fiduciary; license to sell or mortgage realty; additional bond") 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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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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