A deed of distribution is a fiduciary instrument executed by a personal representative (PR), who is appointed by the Probate and Family Court to administer a decedent's estate. Use a deed of distribution under G. L. c. 190B, 3-907 to distribute a decedent's real property to devisees under the decedent's will or to heirs when the decedent has died intestate.

A deed of distribution provides evidence of the distributee's title. It must meet the same standards for form and content as a standard deeds, but also requires information about the decedent. Depending on the situation, the PR might need to include additional supporting documentation.

Recorded in the Registry of Deeds in the county where the subject property is located, the deed brings the chain of title up to date after the decedent passes.

Consult a lawyer with questions about probate proceedings and deeds of distribution in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

(Massachusetts Personal Representative DOD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Personal Representative Deed of Distribution

Distribute real estate to beneficiaries of an estate
Distribute inherited property among multiple heirs
Document the authority of a trustee to act on behalf of a trust
Facilitate the sale of trust-held real estate
Document a change of trustee for properties held in trust
Transfer property to a successor trustee

Compare other Massachusetts deed forms and documents

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our personal representative deed of distribution forms are specifically formatted for each county in Massachusetts.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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