Massachusetts — Commissioner Trustee Land Partition Bond
Appointed in a Massachusetts land-partition case? Check whether the bond request names you as commissioner or trustee, and use the court's directions to start this Propeller application.
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- Recorded state
- Massachusetts
- Bond type
- Fiduciary / Guardianship Bond
- Category
- Court, probate & fiduciary
What this bond does
This offering concerns a fiduciary role in land partition. A commissioner carrying out a partition warrant and a trustee holding sale proceeds have different duties; your appointment identifies which responsibility the bond must secure.
- Who needs it
- The person directed to give security for the named commissioner or trustee appointment. Co-owning the property does not by itself make you the appointed fiduciary.
- Who it protects
- For the partition trustee described in chapter 241, section 35, the bond secures faithful performance for those interested in the trust property. A commissioner's requested bond must instead match that appointment's conditions.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 241 §12: partition commissioners (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 241 §35: partition trustees and bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- Have the appointed fiduciary's legal name, court and partition case number available.
- Gather the appointment or warrant and the property's identifying details.
- Keep the bond request, required amount, named recipient and any specified conditions ready.
- Once issued, follow the court's execution and filing instructions. Applying does not appoint you or authorize a partition sale.
Questions about this bond
Are commissioner and trustee interchangeable titles?
No. A partition commissioner acts under the warrant, while section 35 describes a trustee holding and managing proceeds for successive interests. Use the role the court actually assigned.
Does every owner seeking partition buy this bond?
The named offering concerns the appointed fiduciary's bond. Check who the court requires to give security; an ownership interest alone does not identify the applicant.
How do I choose the amount?
Use the amount in the bond direction. Section 35 assigns the partition trustee's sum to the court, and this offering gives no fixed amount or term.
How do I proceed with the application?
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