Massachusetts Durable Power of Attorney Form

A Massachusetts durable power of attorney nominates an agent to manage another person’s financial affairs. The principal can choose whether the document comes into effect immediately after they sign it or, alternatively, in the event the principal becomes incapacitated and is no longer able to make their own decisions.

Massachusetts Durable Power of Attorney Form

A Massachusetts durable power of attorney nominates an agent to manage another person’s financial affairs. The principal can choose whether the document comes into effect immediately after they sign it or, alternatively, in the event the principal becomes incapacitated and is no longer able to make their own decisions.

Last updated April 15th, 2024

A Massachusetts durable power of attorney nominates an agent to manage another person’s financial affairs. The principal can choose whether the document comes into effect immediately after they sign it or, alternatively, in the event the principal becomes incapacitated and is no longer able to make their own decisions.

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Signing Requirements

Signing requirements for durable powers of attorney are not mentioned in state statutes, but notary public or witness acknowledgment is typically recommended.

Legal Definition

A durable power of attorney is a power of attorney by which a principal designates another his attorney in fact in writing…showing the intent of the principal that the authority conferred shall be exercisable notwithstanding the principal’s subsequent disability or incapacity…[1]

Sources

  1. § 5-501(a)