General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART II REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS |
TITLE II. DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION, WILLS, ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS AND ABSENTEES, GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND TRUSTS |
CHAPTER 202. SALES, MORTGAGES AND LEASES OF REAL ESTATE BY EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, GUARDIANS AND CONSERVATORS |
SECTION 31. Leases; realty of ward
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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.