Massachusetts § 35 - Trustee's certificate; requirements; effect
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 35 — Trustee's certificate; requirements; effect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35. Trustee's certificate; requirements; effect
Section 35. Notwithstanding section 25 to the contrary, a certificate sworn to or stated to be executed under the penalties of perjury, and in either case signed by a person who from the records of the registry of deeds or of the registry district of the land court, for the county or district in which real estate owned by a nontestamentary trust lies, appears to be a trustee thereunder and which certifies as to: (a) the identity of the trustees or the beneficiaries thereunder; (b) the authority of the trustees to act with respect to real estate owned by the trust; or (c) the existence or nonexistence of a fact which constitutes a condition precedent to acts by the trustees or which are in any other manner germane to affairs of the trust, shall be binding on all trustees and the trust estate in favor of a purchaser or other person relying in good faith on the certificate. The certificate most recently recorded in the registry of deeds for the county or district in which the real estate lies shall control.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 35
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 35 cover?
Section 35 ("Trustee's certificate; requirements; effect") 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 § 35?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 35" (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 § 35 apply to my situation?
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