The Massachusetts Petition to Render Inventory, Account, Distribution is a legal document used to begin a process of settling the estate of a deceased person. This document is generally used by a personal representative (executor or administrator) to request that an inventory and account of the estate be produced and approved, and for the distribution of any remaining assets to the rightful heirs of the estate. There are two types of Massachusetts Petition to Render Inventory, Account, Distribution: a voluntary petition and a formal petition. The voluntary petition is typically used when the personal representative and all the heirs to the estate have agreed to the terms of the settlement. The formal petition is used when the personal representative is unable to reach an agreement with one or more of the heirs. The Massachusetts Petition to Render Inventory, Account, Distribution must be filed with the court and served on all the heirs and beneficiaries of the estate.