Property Ownership
The Massachusetts Probate and Family Court handles real property matters when:
AThe property has been condemned
BThe property owner dies and the estate must be administered✓ Correct
CThere is a boundary dispute between neighbors
DThe property is subject to foreclosure
Explanation
When a Massachusetts property owner dies (either with or without a will), the Probate and Family Court has jurisdiction over the estate administration, including the transfer of real property to heirs or beneficiaries.
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