Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 5-301 – Nomination of guardian for incapacitated person by will or other writing
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Section 5–301. [Nomination of Guardian for Incapacitated Person by Will or Other Writing.]
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 5-301
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(a) A parent, by will or other writing signed by the parent and attested by at least 2 witnesses, may nominate a guardian for an unmarried adult child who the parent believes is an incapacitated person, may revoke or amend the nomination, and may specify any desired limitations on the powers to be granted to the guardian.
(b) An individual by will or other writing signed by the individual and attested by at least 2 witnesses, may nominate a guardian for his spouse who the individual believes is an incapacitated person, may revoke or amend the nomination, and may specify any desired limitations on the powers to be granted to the guardian.