Massachusetts § 18 - Exemption from responsibility of estates of less than $700
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 18 — Exemption from responsibility of estates of less than $700, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18. Exemption from responsibility of estates of less than $700
Section 18. A public administrator, upon making such deposit, shall file with the state treasurer an itemized account, on oath, of all his dealings, receipts, payments and charges on account of the property from which the money so deposited proceeds, including the name of the intestate, if known to him, and the state treasurer shall thereupon deliver to him a receipt for such money. Such deposit shall exempt the public administrator from all responsibility for or on account of the money so deposited.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 18
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 18 cover?
Section 18 ("Exemption from responsibility of estates of less than $700") 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 § 18?
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