News! Governor Deval Patrick has re-appointed Attorney Ira H. Grolman as Public Administrator [?] for Boston and Suffolk County for another five year term. For more information about public administration, browse our dedicated Public Administration website.
News! Governor Deval Patrick has appointed Attorney Steven Hemingway as Public Administrator [?] for Norfolk County for a five year term.For more information about public administration, browse our dedicated Public Administration website.
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What is a Public Administrator?
The position of Public Administrator is created by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 194. When someone dies in Massachusetts, but doesn't leave a will and has no family, the Public Administrator gathers and protects the decedent's assets.
The Public Administrator tries to find family of the deceased, and distribute assets to those survivors. If a family member cannot be found, then the assets are distributed to the Treasurer of the Commonwealth for safekeeping.
The Governor appoints Public Administrators for a term of five years.
