Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Power of Attorney vs. Legal Guardianship

I need to send my cousin, who is currently living with me to high school in MA. Her parents are living in Korea and she is here to study. I want to know what legal forms I need in order to send her to school. What is the difference between Power of Attorney and Legal Guardianship? The parents are not planning on coming to the US. Can I fax them papers for signatures?


Asked on 7/25/06, 8:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Power of Attorney vs. Legal Guardianship

A Power of attorney gives you only the power to do something on behalf of someone else that they would have power to do if they were physically present.

A Guardianship actually empowers you to make caregiving decisions for someone (usually a minor) who could not make them themselves. You can fax documents to be signed but would need to receive back by snail mail the actual original signature. Good Luck!

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Answered on 7/25/06, 5:43 pm


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