Massachusetts § 15C - Inventory involving real estate located in another county; duties of registers
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 15C — Inventory involving real estate located in another county; duties of registers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15C. Inventory involving real estate located in another county; duties of registers
Section 15C. The register in each county shall, upon the receipt of an inventory, filed in an estate matter being probated in his court, which contains as an asset an interest in real estate located in another county, send a certified copy of the will or petition for administration and inventory to the register in the county in which the real estate is located and also to the register of deeds in said county. Upon receipt of said copies each such register shall file them with the records of their respective offices in the same manner as if such papers had been originally filed in their office.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 15C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 15C cover?
Section 15C ("Inventory involving real estate located in another county; duties of registers") 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 § 15C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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