The Massachusetts Petition For Formal Removal of Personal Representative is a legal document used to formally remove a Personal Representative in the state of Massachusetts. A Personal Representative is an individual who is appointed by the court to manage the affairs of a deceased person's estate. The Petition is typically filed by a family member, creditor, or beneficiary of the estate. The Petition is filed with the court, and the court will then decide if the Personal Representative should be removed. The Petition must include the name of the deceased, the name of the Personal Representative, the reason for the removal, and a complete list of all the parties involved in the estate. There are two main types of Massachusetts Petition For Formal Removal of Personal Representative: voluntary and involuntary. A voluntary Petition is filed by the Personal Representative to remove themselves from the estate. An involuntary Petition is filed by a party other than the Personal Representative, such as a family member, creditor, or beneficiary. The Petition must state the facts and reasons for the removal of the Personal Representative. The court will then decide whether to grant the removal.