About Affidavit in Support of Release of Demand for Sureties
This affidavit allows a personal representative to request release from a demand for sureties by demonstrating that beneficiaries/claimants with apparent interests over $5,000 have been satisfied.
When you'd use it: File this form when a personal representative has satisfied the interest of a beneficiary or claimant who previously demanded sureties, and seeks to have new letters issued without the sureties limitation.
Where to get the official form
Affidavit in Support of Release of Demand for Sureties 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:
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Source: courtforms.jud.state.ma.us
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Affidavit in Support of Release of Demand for Sureties in Massachusetts
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit in Support of Release of Demand for Sureties (MPC 490 (3/19/12)) when file this form when a personal representative has satisfied the interest of a beneficiary or claimant who previously demanded sureties, and seeks to have new letters issued without the sureties limitation. 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 Affidavit in Support of Release of Demand for Sureties 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 Affidavit in Support of Release of Demand for Sureties 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).