About Sale of Real Estate, Foreign (CJP 143)
A petition by a foreign representative to sell a decedent's real estate in Massachusetts.
When you'd use it: Used when a representative appointed in another state asks a Massachusetts court for permission to sell real estate.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Sale of Real Estate, Foreign (CJP 143) is published as a PDF by the Massachusetts courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: mass.gov
Link last checked: November 6, 2026
How to file Sale of Real Estate, Foreign (CJP 143) in Massachusetts
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Sale of Real Estate, Foreign (CJP 143) (CJP 143) when used when a representative appointed in another state asks a Massachusetts court for permission to sell real estate. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Massachusetts probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Sale of Real Estate, Foreign (CJP 143) carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Sale of Real Estate, Foreign (CJP 143) to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Massachusetts county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).