About Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law
Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law (MPC 162) is a probate form used during estate settlement in Massachusetts.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law 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: August 28, 2026
Prefer to fill it in online? The Massachusetts courts also publish Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law as a guided online form that walks you through each field and then saves a completed PDF you can file.
Fill MPC 162 online at the Massachusetts courts →How to file Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law in Massachusetts
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formDouble-check that Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law (MPC 162) is 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 Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law 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 Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law 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).