What happens if I move to another state while my estate is still in the process of being settled?

If you move to another state while your estate is still in the process of being settled in Massachusetts, you need to inform your estate attorney or executor of this change. Depending on what stage of the estate planning process you are in, the attorney or executor may have to take additional steps to make sure that the proceedings go smoothly. For example, if you have already created a will and associated documents in Massachusetts, you will likely need to create new documents for your new state. The same goes for creating trusts and other estate planning tools. You may also need to create a new Power of Attorney (POA) for the state you are moving to. A POA is a legal document that grants someone else the authority to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself. Your estate attorney or executor can help you understand what other documents may need to be changed or created. Finally, if you move to another state, you must make sure that all of your estate planning documents are properly filed with your new state and that you obtain any necessary approvals from the court. Your estate attorney or executor can help you navigate this process.

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