Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 5A-403 – Effect of registration
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Section 5A–403. [Effect of Registration.]
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 5A-403
- 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) Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in the commonwealth all powers authorized in the order of appointment except those powers prohibited under the laws of the commonwealth, including maintaining actions and proceedings in the commonwealth and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of the commonwealth, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties.
(b) A court of the commonwealth may grant any relief available under this Article and other laws of the commonwealth to enforce a registered order.