A personal representative's deed 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 sale to convey title to a purchaser pursuant to a power of sale in the decedent's will and/or decree (license) following a petition of the court. A decree is required for all informally probated estates, regardless of the existence of a power of sale. Seek legal advice to ensure all prerequisites are met.

A PR deed conveys title with quitclaim covenants. The grantor of a PR deed warrants the title to the grantee against the lawful claims of persons claiming by, through, or under the grantor. Conveyances of title made by a PR to a purchaser for value are free from claims of general creditors and of legatees and devisees under the decedent's will, pursuant to REBA Title Standard No. 10.

The deed must meet the same standards for form and content as other instruments transferring title, and also contain details relating to the deceased owner. Depending on the situation, the PR might need to include additional supporting documents prior to recording.

Consult a lawyer with questions about Personal Representative's Deeds of Sale, or for any other issues related to probate proceedings in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

(Massachusetts Personal Representative DOS 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 Sale

Transfer property as part of estate administration
Document the authority of a trustee to act on behalf of a trust
Distribute real estate to beneficiaries of an estate
Record a trust's ownership interest with the county
Transfer property held in a revocable or irrevocable trust
Document a change of trustee for properties held in trust
Sell estate property to satisfy debts or obligations

Compare other Massachusetts deed forms and documents

Quitclaim Deed Quitclaim Deed with Covenants Gift Deed Warranty Deed Grant Deed Correction Deed Easement Deed Termination of Easement General Durable Power of Attorney Specific Durable Power of Attorney for the Sale of Real Property Specific Durable Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Real Property Mortgage Deed and Promissory Note Discharge of Mortgage Assignment of Mortgage Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate Full Release of Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate Disclaimer of Interest Trustee Deed Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Notice of Contract Notice of Identification Statement of Account Notice of Termination Notice of Substantial Completion Bond for Written Contract Dissolution by Bond Dissolution of Lien Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Contractor Full Conditional Lien Waiver Subcontractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Subcontractor Full Conditional Lien Waiver Estate Tax Affidavit Trustee Certificate

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our personal representative deed of sale 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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