Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 190B § 2-516

Current through Chapter 223 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 190B:2-516 - Duty of custodian of will; liability

After the death of a testator a person having custody of a will of the testator shall deliver it within thirty days after notice of the death to a person able to secure its probate and if none is known, to an appropriate court. A person who willfully fails to deliver a will is liable to any person aggrieved for any damages that may be sustained by the failure. A person who willfully refuses or fails to deliver a will after being ordered by the court in a proceeding brought for the purpose of compelling delivery is subject to penalty for contempt of court.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 190B, § 2-516

Added by Acts 2008, c. 521,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2011.