Massachusetts General Laws ch. 215 sec. 52 – Original will; taking from registry
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Section 52. The probate court in which a will has been duly proved, allowed and recorded may, after the expiration of twenty days within which an appeal may be taken from the decree admitting such will to probate, upon the petition of the executor or of a legatee named in such will, or of any person interested in the estate of the testator, and after notice and a hearing, permit the original will, if it appears necessary, to be taken from the files of such court to establish the right or title of such executor, legatee or person to the estate of the testator in any foreign country.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 215 sec. 52
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
- Legatee: A beneficiary of a decedent
- Probate: Proving a will
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.