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Translated forms
This form is also available in Portuguese and Spanish.
- TERMO DE DECISÃO SOBRE PEDIDO DE SENTENÇA DE SUCESSÃO e/ou NOMEAÇÃO DE INVENTARIANTE / Decree and Order on Petition for Late and Limited Formal Testacy and/or Appointment (MPC 757)
- DECRETO Y ORDEN DE PETICIÓN DE TESTAMENTO FORMAL y/o NOMBRAMIENTO TARDÍOS Y LIMITADOS (MPC 757) / Decree and Order on Petition for Late and Limited Formal Testacy and/or Appointment (MPC 757)
Additional forms that may be needed
If the decedent died with a will:
- Petition for Late and Limited Formal Testacy and/or Appointment (MPC 161)
- Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law (MPC 162)
- Devisees (MPC 163)
If the decedent died without a will:
- Petition for Late and Limited Formal Testacy and/or Appointment (MPC 161)
- Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law (MPC 162)
Additional forms:
Alternative form
Most users should use Decree and Order on Petition for Late and Limited Formal Testacy and/or Appointment (MPC 757).
If you need to save a partially filled-out form, you may choose to use the alternative form:
This version of the form allows you to save a partially filled-out form to finish later or for re-use. This form must be downloaded and opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.
For instructions on how to open, see What to do if you can't open court PDFs.
For more information or assistance
For assistance, please email pfcquestions@jud.state.ma.us.