Updated on May 17th, 2023A Massachusetts living will is a document explaining a patient’s wishes regarding their own end-of-life care if they become too incapacitated to make decisions for themselves. Living wills are not legally binding in Massachusetts but can still be valuable for patients. They give medical practitioners clear evidence of patients’ wishes regarding their care. Laws Statute – No statute Signing Requirements –…
Updated on May 4th, 2023A Delaware durable power of attorney form is designed to provide a resident of the state with the ability to transfer power of attorney to an agent. The authority granted enables the agent to act on behalf of the principal, representing them in financial decisions and in managing a portion or the entirety of their estate. When the principal becomes incapacitated,…
Updated on May 4th, 2023A Hawaii tax power of attorney form is one that is used to enable a resident of Hawaii to select their tax accountant and provide them with the authority to file the taxpayer’s taxes on their behalf. The representative will have the authority to receive and open confidential correspondence from the Department of Taxation as well as perform any action with respect…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A North Dakota durable (financial) power of attorney form allows an attorney-in-fact to manage all or a part of the principal’s financial affairs. The powers granted unto the attorney-in-fact take effect immediately upon execution of the document and continue even in the event of the principal’s incapacitation. However, the principal may choose to add a provision to the document expressing that…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A New Mexico minor child power of attorney enables one or more parents to authorize temporary guardianship over their minor child or children. An example of appropriate use would be if a single parent were to leave on a business trip or for military deployment for an extended period of time. While away, the parent will want a trusted individual, such…
