Massachusetts Durable Power of Attorney
This Massachusetts Durable Power of Attorney (the "Document") is designed to grant powers to an appointed individual, known as the Agent, to make decisions and act on behalf of the Principal (the person creating the Document). It remains in effect even if the Principal becomes incapacitated. This Document is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Principal Information:
- Name: ________________________________________
- Address: ______________________________________
- Phone Number: ________________________________
- Email Address: _______________________________
Agent Information:
- Name: ________________________________________
- Address: ______________________________________
- Phone Number: ________________________________
- Email Address: _______________________________
Alternate Agent Information (Optional):
If the initial Agent is unable or unwilling to serve, an Alternate Agent can act in their place.
- Name: ________________________________________
- Address: ______________________________________
- Phone Number: ________________________________
- Email Address: _______________________________
Powers Granted:
This Document authorizes the Agent to act on the Principal's behalf in the following matters:
- Banking Transactions
- Real Estate Transactions
- Investment Decisions
- Legal Claims and Litigation
- Personal and Family Maintenance
- Tax Matters
- Government Benefits
- Retirement Plan Transactions
Special Instructions:
Here, the Principal may include any specific limitations or special instructions they wish to apply to the Agent's powers:
Under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this Durable Power of Attorney must be signed in the presence of two witnesses, who are not the Agent or Alternate Agent, and notarized to be considered valid.
Signature of Principal: _______________________________ Date: _______________
Witness 1 Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: _______________________________________
Witness 2 Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: _______________________________________
Agent's Signature: _________________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: ______________________________________
Alternate Agent's Signature (If applicable): ______________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: ___________________________________________
This Durable Power of Attorney shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.