About Decree and Order of Insolvency
A court order declaring an estate insolvent and directing the personal representative to distribute remaining assets to creditors in statutory priority order.
When you'd use it: When the personal representative files a Representation of Insolvency and the court finds the estate insufficient to pay all debts.
Where to get the official form
Decree and Order of Insolvency 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 Decree and Order of Insolvency in Massachusetts
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Decree and Order of Insolvency (MPC 780) when when the personal representative files a Representation of Insolvency and the court finds the estate insufficient to pay all debts. 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 Decree and Order of Insolvency 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 Decree and Order of Insolvency 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).