Massachusetts § 5C - Cemetery corporations; fiduciary duty owed to contributors to trust fund
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 5C — Cemetery corporations; fiduciary duty owed to contributors to trust fund, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5C. Cemetery corporations; fiduciary duty owed to contributors to trust fund
Section 5C. The corporation and its officers shall owe a fiduciary duty to a contributor to the trust fund, his heirs and legal representatives to hold and expend the funds strictly consistent with the purposes of section 5. A contributor to the trust fund, his heirs and legal representatives who were required to invest in the trust fund as a condition of purchasing a right of burial shall have all rights and protections of chapter 110A.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 5C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 5C cover?
Section 5C ("Cemetery corporations; fiduciary duty owed to contributors to trust fund") 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 § 5C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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