Legal Question in Elder Law in Massachusetts

Does power of attorney cross state lines? my dad lives in florida, but wants to relocate to massachusetts. dad wants me to have power of attorney. i live in ma

he has an attorney in maine....(former residence).

he wants to know if he can use his maine lawyer to draw up the power of attorney papers for us, even though he plans on finding a place to reside in ma.


Asked on 3/30/10, 10:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

A power of attorney form is not an expensive instrument to prepare, and you are better off having a licensed Massachusetts attorney prepare one for you. Unlike some states, Massachusetts does not have a 'standard' or 'uniform' power of attorney form. If you and your dad will both be residing here in Massachusetts, you will want to establish a relationship with an attorney here. Please feel free to contact my office if you would like to discuss this further.

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Answered on 4/05/10, 5:07 am


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