Massachusetts Power of Attorney Forms

Remains valid if the principal becomes incapacitated, whereas a non-durable power of attorney does not.

Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.

Provides legal clarity to doctors and caregivers on how to manage your care if you are unable to make decisions yourself.

Signing Requirements: Two witnesses (M.G.L. ch.201D §2).

Allows you to give powers to an agent for a certain task (such as signing paperwork), and typically ends when the task has been completed.

Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.

Gives an agent broad powers to handle your day-to-day financial affairs.

Signing Requirements: Two witnesses for a minor principal; no requirements for an adult.

The document "springs" into effect in a certain situation, and ends at a time you specify (such as if you become incapacitated).

Signing Requirements: Two witnesses,

Nominates a third party to represent you in your tax affairs, including filing taxes.

Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.

Allows an authorized agent to perform vehicle-related tasks on behalf of the owner.

Signing Requirements: Principle, agent and a witness per owner signature.

Use this to appoint an agent for real estate tasks like selling or managing property.

Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.

Allows parents to designate a guardian for their child, granting them limited authority for up to 60 days.

Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.

Use to revoke a previous power of attorney, allowing the principal to terminate the agent’s authority.

Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and/or notary public (recommended).