Legal Question in Elder Law in Massachusetts

You need to look to the powers granted in the instrument. It is very likely that you can reimburse yourself for out of pocket expenses incurred in carrying out your duties as her attorney-in-fact. Most likely, however, you are not generally entitled to a fee for services as attorney-in-fact.

It all depends on what the power of attorney states. Sometimes the power of attorney contains language that would permit you to receive compensation. It is not state such then you cannot collect.

As others have stated, it depends on the language in the document. And if there is any chance that your mother will need Medicaid coverage of her care in the future, then you would be wise to seek the advice of an attorney before taking any kind of fee for your work as this can be seen as a disqualifying transfer for Medicaid purposes.