Suffolk County Estate Tax Affidavit Form
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Suffolk County Estate Tax Affidavit Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Suffolk County Estate Tax Affidavit Guide
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Suffolk County Completed Example of the Estate Tax Affidavit Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Suffolk County Registry of Deeds
Boston, Massachusetts 02114-9660
Hours: 8:30 to 4:45 M-F / Recording until 4:15
Phone: (617) 788-8575 or 788-6221
Recording Tips for Suffolk County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
Cities and Jurisdictions in Suffolk County
Properties in any of these areas use Suffolk County forms:
- Allston
- Boston
- Brighton
- Charlestown
- Chelsea
- East Boston
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Mattapan
- Readville
- Revere
- Roslindale
- West Roxbury
- Winthrop
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Suffolk County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Suffolk County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Suffolk County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Suffolk County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Suffolk County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Suffolk County?
Recording fees in Suffolk County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (617) 788-8575 or 788-6221 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
In Massachusetts, upon death, a lien attaches to a decedent's real property for ten years, or until the estate tax is paid, or an affidavit showing that the decedent's gross estate does not require an estate tax filing is recorded by a personal representative (or other qualified person under G. L. c. 65C, 6(a)) in the Registry of Deeds.
Use the affidavit of estate tax under M.G.L. c. 65C, 14(a) to release the lien on the decedent's property. The affidavit should include the name, address, and date of death of the decedent. The affiant shall indicate whether he/she is the personal representative of the decedent's probated estate, or, if the property is not subject to probate, then the affiant's relationship to the decedent.
The document's recitals also include the address of the premises affected and the prior instrument containing a legal description of the property. All statements contained within the affidavit are made by the affiant on penalty of perjury and sworn to before a notary public.
Contact a lawyer with questions about the Massachusetts estate tax and affidavits relating to decedents' estates in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
(Massachusetts ETA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Suffolk County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Estate Tax Affidavit meets all recording requirements specific to Suffolk County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Suffolk County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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