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MA · Durable Power of Attorney

Massachusetts power of attorney requirements.

Name someone you trust to handle your finances if you can't. Document generation isn’t currently available in Massachusetts while we review its rules for online legal document services. The signing requirements below still apply.

Requirements at a glance

Witnesses requiredNone required
NotarizationRecommended (optional)
Full Massachusetts requirements

Recent Massachusetts POA law changes

  • Massachusetts permanent RON takes effect, but excludes wills and trusts

    Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 permanently authorizes remote online notarization, but wills, trusts, and documents related to court proceedings remain excluded and still require in-person notarization.

    Ch. 2, Acts of 2023

Document generation isn’t currently available in Massachusetts.

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