Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Inmate rights - Power of attorney

My ex-husband was recently charged in MA and sentenced to manditory drug rehab. I live in FL, but am the only person he can trust. He has asked me to look into selling his car for him and wants us (me and our daughter) to have the money. The car is located in MA at his mother's home where it could already be either vandalized or stollen. He also would like me to try to retain some of his things because he doesn't trust that they will be safe in that environment. His mother is an alcoholic and his brother a drug addict. The house is in a bad area and has been broken into several times, including theft by his own family members. My question is what power do I have being out of state. If he grants me power of attorney, do I have to actually retrieve his things myself? Is there any recourse I can take if something has happened to his car? What can I do to help from so far away? Cas he even grant me power of attorney from jail? Does having power of attorney make me vulnerable to his debt or does it make me responsible for him in any way other than what is specifically listed? Can I be granted any power over his direct family? Thank you for your advice.


Asked on 2/22/06, 7:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Inmate rights - Power of attorney

Power of attorney only gives you the powwer of his signature which may be a handy thing to have. He can fill it out in jail and send it to you. He can sign over title the car by mail too. as for his property you would need permission to enter the home.

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Answered on 2/22/06, 12:47 pm


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