# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 109: Methods and waiver of notice

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 109
- **Heading:** Methods and waiver of notice
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 203E / Section 109

## Text

Section 109. Methods and waiver of notice (a) Notice to a person under this chapter, or the sending of a document to a person under this chapter, shall be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document shall include first-class mail, personal delivery or delivery to the person's last known place of residence or place of business. (b) Notice required under this chapter, or a document required to be sent under this chapter, need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee. (c) Notice under this chapter, or the sending of a document under this chapter, may be waived by the person to be notified or sent the document. (d) Notice of a judicial proceeding, authorized by this chapter to be brought by petition in the probate and family court department of the trial court, shall be given as provided in section 1–401 of chapter 190B. Notice of any other judicial proceeding shall be given as provided in the applicable procedural rules.

Section 109. Methods and waiver of notice

(a) Notice to a person under this chapter, or the sending of a document to a person under this chapter, shall be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document shall include first-class mail, personal delivery or delivery to the person's last known place of residence or place of business.

(b) Notice required under this chapter, or a document required to be sent under this chapter, need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee.

(c) Notice under this chapter, or the sending of a document under this chapter, may be waived by the person to be notified or sent the document.

(d) Notice of a judicial proceeding, authorized by this chapter to be brought by petition in the probate and family court department of the trial court, shall be given as provided in section 1–401 of chapter 190B. Notice of any other judicial proceeding shall be given as provided in the applicable procedural rules.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S101.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 102 Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S102.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 103 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S103.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 104 Knowledge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S104.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 105 Default and mandatory rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S105.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 106 Common law of trusts; principles of equity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S106.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 108 Principal place of administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S108.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 109 Methods and waiver of notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S109.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 110 Others treated as qualified beneficiaries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S110.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 111 Non-judicial settlement agreements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S111.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 112 Rules of construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S112.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 113 Qualification of foreign trustee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S113.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 201 Role of court in administration of trust](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S201.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 202 Jurisdiction over trustee and beneficiary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TII_C203E_S202.md)

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