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Massachusetts Medical Power of Attorney

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Massachusetts at a glance: Witnesses Required: 2 witnesses · Notary Required: No · Governing Law: Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 201D § 2

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Overview

Medical Powers of Attorney in Massachusetts

Massachusetts utilizes a Health Care Proxy signed by two witnesses. Notarization cannot substitute.
Key Facts

Massachusetts Medical Power of Attorney — Quick Reference

RequirementMassachusetts Rule
Witnesses Required2 witnesses
Notary RequiredNo
Governing LawMass. Gen. Laws Ch. 201D § 2
Legal Requirements

Massachusetts Legal Requirements

  • Must be signed by the principal and two witnesses.
Governing Laws

Massachusetts Governing Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 201D § 2
Health Care Proxy
Requires two witnesses.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Massachusetts legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Massachusetts Medical Power of Attorney — Frequently Asked Questions

Are witnesses required in Massachusetts?

Yes, two witnesses are mandatory.