Massachusetts § 16 - Agreement as to total tax due from trustees
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§ 16. Agreement as to total tax due from trustees
Section 16. For the purpose of facilitating the settlement and distribution of estates held by trustees and the other fiduciaries named in section thirteen, the commissioner may on behalf of the commonwealth agree on the amount of taxes at any time due or to become due from such estates under this chapter, and payment in accordance with such agreement shall be full satisfaction of the taxes to which the agreement relates.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 16
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 16 cover?
Section 16 ("Agreement as to total tax due from trustees") 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.
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