About Devisees
Identifies and lists all devisees (persons, entities, or trusts named in a will to receive the decedent's property) for probate proceedings.
When you'd use it: Filed in Massachusetts probate court to establish who are the rightful devisees under the decedent's will, including living devisees, predeceased devisees, and contingent devisees.
Where to get the official form
Devisees is published through the Massachusettscourts' official forms page. Open it to find and download the current version directly from the court rather than a third-party copy:
Official court source
Open the official Massachusetts forms page →
Source: courtforms.jud.state.ma.us
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Devisees in Massachusetts
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Devisees (MPC 163 (4/15/16)) when filed in Massachusetts probate court to establish who are the rightful devisees under the decedent's will, including living devisees, predeceased devisees, and contingent devisees. 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 Devisees 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 Devisees 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).