Escrow & Title
When a Massachusetts property owner dies, the transfer of their real estate to heirs requires:
AAutomatic transfer upon death without any documentation
BProbate proceedings (or an affidavit of heirship for certain small estates) and recording of appropriate transfer documents✓ Correct
CNotification to the Registry of Deeds only
DPermission from the Massachusetts Land Court
Explanation
Transfer of real estate from a deceased person's estate in Massachusetts generally requires probate proceedings to establish the heirs/beneficiaries, with appropriate court documents (Personal Representative's Deed) recorded at the Registry of Deeds.
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