Massachusetts durable power of attorney form allows the Principal to appoint another individual to manage personal, financial, or medical matters if they cannot do so, usually due to a medical condition.
Signing Requirement ✍️
Yes, must be signed by the Principal in the presence of two witnesses who also sign and needs to be notarized from a public notary.
Source: § 5-103
What to include in a Massachusetts POA?
- Full legal name and mailing address
- Appointed Agent full legal name, mailing address, and relationship to you.
- Powers granted
- Effective date
- Signatures
Law Alert ⚖️
Massachusetts General Laws – Ch. 190B, Article V
FAQs
- Who can override a power of attorney? The principal as long as they still have a ‘sound mind.’
- Does the state of Massachusetts have its own PDF version? Yes, Form M-2848.
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