Massachusetts Petition for Sale of Real Estate by Personal Representative is a legal document used when a person appointed as a personal representative of an estate wishes to sell real estate owned by the estate. The petition must be filed in the Probate and Family Court, and the court will review the petition and determine whether the sale of the real estate is in the best interest of the estate. The petition must include information such as the name of the deceased, the name and address of the personal representative, the address of the real estate, a description of the property, an estimated value of the property, and the reason for the sale. The two types of Massachusetts Petition for Sale of Real Estate by Personal Representative are an Order for Sale and a Petition for Sale. An Order for Sale is typically used by the court if the personal representative is an individual. A Petition for Sale is typically used when the personal representative is an institution such as a bank or trust.