Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code
I hesitate to publish my handy cross reference tables between Code and old or related General Laws. I built them years ago while it was easy, as we worked our way through the Code. But they haven’t been vetted, so their accuracy is suspect. Since the few I’ve shared these with seem to value them, I’ll put them out for all to enjoy. Please report back any inaccuracies or missed references.
The Probate and Family Court will soon issue a Transitional Rule to govern how estates and testamentary trusts filed and opened before the effective date of the MUPC will be treated after the effective date. See a link to the Rule in the side bar. Of particular interest is that bonds filed under the old law will not entitle fiduciaries to utilize informal closing procedures under the new law. A petition to substitute a new bond may be required of pre-2012 estates and trusts to take advantage of new accounting and closing procedures.