About Closing Statement
To formally close the administration of a probate estate and discharge the Personal Representative after all debts, taxes, and distributions have been completed.
When you'd use it: When the Personal Representative has fully administered the estate, paid all claims and taxes, distributed assets to beneficiaries, and is ready to close the estate administration.
Where to get the official form
Closing Statement 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 Closing Statement in Massachusetts
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Closing Statement (MPC 850) when when the Personal Representative has fully administered the estate, paid all claims and taxes, distributed assets to beneficiaries, and is ready to close the estate administration. 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 Closing Statement 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 Closing Statement 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).