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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 202, § 31 (2026)

Leases; realty of ward

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Section 31. The probate court may, upon the petition of a guardian or conservator setting forth a description of the real estate of his ward which he desires to lease, the reason why it is necessary or expedient to give a written lease thereof, and the length of the term, if, after notice and a hearing, it appears to be necessary or expedient, authorize such guardian or conservator to give a written lease of said real estate, and the decree of the court shall fix the term and the amount for which it may be leased.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1922–1922 · leading case: Nelson v. Katzmann, 137 N.E. 303 (Mass. 1922).
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Nelson v. Katzmann, 137 N.E. 303 (Mass. 1922). “He testified that Conway told him to continue só to do and authorized him to make the lease in question; but Conway denied giving any authority to make it or knowledge of its existence until March, 1920. The judge found that Hayes was not authorized to execute the instrument in…”
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