An Act clarifying a right of a durable power of attorney

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An Act clarifying a right of a durable power of attorney

An Act clarifying a right of a durable power of attorney Senate, February 26, 2026 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.

What This Bill Does

• An Act clarifying a right of a durable power of attorney Senate, February 26, 2026 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.
• 1138) of John F.
• Keenan, Jason M.
• Lewis, Brendan P.

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An Act clarifying a right of a durable power of attorney
Senate, February 26, 2026 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1138) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to clarify a right of a durable power of attorney, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2969).
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

Current Bill Text

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Bill S.2969

SECTION 1.

Section 402 of chapter 203E of the general laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following subsection:-

“(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, a settlor’s power to create a trust may be exercised by (1) an agent under a power of attorney only to the extent expressly authorized by the terms of the power of attorney or (2) a conservator as authorized by Article 5 of chapter 190B.”

SECTION 2. This act shall apply to trusts created on or after July 8, 2012.

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