Massachusetts Estate Planning FAQs

• Q: What Are Advance Directives?
  A: Advance Directives, such as Health Care Proxies and Living Wills, allow people to retain control over medical decisions. Massachusetts law allows people to make their … More
• Q: What Is A Health Care Proxy?
  A: A health care proxy is a legal document that designates a trusted relative or friend to make health care decisions for you if, because of an illness or accident, … More
• Q: When Does The Health Care Proxy Become Effective?
  A: The Proxy becomes effective when your doctor determines that you are unable to make or communicate health care decisions. Your doctor then must record in the chart the … More
• Q: What Should I Do With My Health Care Proxy Once I Sign It?
  A: Once you have signed the form, it is recommended that you make at least four copies. Keep the original yourself, and give copies to your Agent, Alternate agent, your … More
• Q: How Long Does The Health Care Proxy Remain Valid?
  A: The form remains valid unless you revoke it by: signing another Health Care Proxy form at a later date; legally separating from or divorcing your spouse and your … More
• Q: What Is A Living Will?
  A: A living will is a document in which you specify in advance medical treatment that you would or would not want in the event that you become unable to express your … More

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