Massachusetts § 20A - Estate expenses; execution on conveyed property; limitation of time
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 20A — Estate expenses; execution on conveyed property; limitation of time, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20A. Estate expenses; execution on conveyed property; limitation of time
Section 20A. No interest in the real estate of a deceased person conveyed absolutely or in mortgage for value and in good faith by an instrument duly recorded shall be liable to be taken on execution, or sold under any judicial proceeding for payment of expenses or charges of administration, after the expiration of six years from the time of such executor or administrator giving bond for the performance of his trust, unless in pursuance of a license to sell real estate granted upon a petition filed in the registry of probate within said six years.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 20A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 20A cover?
Section 20A ("Estate expenses; execution on conveyed property; limitation of time") 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 § 20A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 20A" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 20A apply to my situation?
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