Section 7. The estate of homestead existing at the death or divorce of a person holding a homestead under section 3 or 4 shall continue for the benefit of the surviving spouse or the former spouse and minor children who occupy or intend to occupy the home as their principal residence. The estate of homestead of the surviving spouse or former spouse and minor children shall continue notwithstanding the remarriage of the surviving or former spouse. The right, title and interest of the deceased in the home, except the estate of homestead thus continued, shall be subject to the laws relating to devise, descent and sale for the payment of debts and legacies.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part II - Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations
Title I - Title to Real Property
Section 2 - Homestead Protection for Elderly or Disabled Persons
Section 3 - Acquisition and Creation of Estate of Homestead; Exemptions
Section 5 - Declaration of Homestead; Contents; Recording
Section 8 - Prior Mortgages, Lien or Other Encumbrance
Section 9 - Subordination of Estate of Homestead to Mortgage Executed by All Owners
Section 10 - Termination of Estate of Homestead
Section 12 - Set Off of Homestead Estate to Insolvent Debtor; Appraisal of Property
Section 14 - Notice of Right to Declare Homestead Protection Required in All Mortgage Transactions