Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

You can write a will and chose a person as your fiduciary.

You will have to meet or speak with an attorney immediately (first thing tomorrow) if you are going to try and put something in place. I think the most meaningful thing that you can do immediately is execute a durable power of attorney, which grants to another person the right to transact business and handle your financial affairs and property for you.

The only way to make any decisions on your own behalf in the event of death is to execute a valid will. You will need to select a person in your geographic area because a will requires witnesses and other signing formalities. If there is something we could put together for your signature in Boston before you leave, please feel free to contact us.

You can execute a Will naming someone as your Personal Representative to carry out your intentions.

You should also have a Durable Power of Attorney executed in case you do not die but become incapacitated and need someone to take care of your financial affairs.

Please feel free to call me if you would like some assistance with this.