Section 3-917
If the court finds that partial distribution of the property of an estate in process of settlement can, without detriment to such estate, be made to the persons entitled thereto, the court may, subject to the rights of creditors and after notice, order such partial distribution to be made.
Massachusetts comment
This section is taken from G.L. c. 197, § 22. There is no corresponding Uniform Probate Code provision.