
Real Estate Power of Attorney– For the right to select another person to handle property such as managing tenants, negotiating a sale, or purchasing on behalf of an individual. Signing Requirements ( Section 5-202, Section 5-503(b)): Notary public. Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – You can appoint someone to be a temporary guardian for your child and make medical and educational decisions on behalf of your children. Signing Requirements ( § 201D-2): Two (2) witnesses. Medical Power of Attorney – Or “health care proxy” lets you appoint a person to represent your medical interests for when you are unable to. Limited Power of Attorney – You can appoint someone to handle a single transaction or deal with your affairs for a short period of time. General (Financial) Power of Attorney– You can appoint a friend or relative that you trust to handle your financial affairs up until your incapacity. Signing Requirements ( Section 5-103) : Two (2) witnesses. By Type (9)ĭurable (Financial) Power of Attorney – You can appoint a trusted friend or relative to act on your behalf for your financial and other matters even if you become incapacitated. Once a power of attorney document is written and signed in accordance with State law it is immediately available for use.

If the form is durable, the designation will remain in effect even if the principal can no longer mentally think for themselves (e.g. Under State law, an individual may grant medical, financial, parental, tax, vehicle, or any other responsibility to a selected person. Massachusetts power of attorney forms legally permit a person (“principal”) to select another person (“agent”) to make decisions on their behalf.
