Power of Attorney

We have a Durable Power of Attorney for my Mom. We asked her doctor to 'activate' the DPOA per Massachusetts Law by providing a letter certifying that Mom is no longer able to manage her own affairs (the doctor did so). The DPOA was signed, witnessed, and notarized on 5/27/09. Even though we have activated the DPOA, Mom is obviously and undeniably able to make 'simple' choices, judgments, and decisions (as opposed to those requiring complex analysis), and to communicate clearly.(3-part) QUESTION:1.) Can Mom legally purchase a Life Insurance policy for herself and designate beneficiaries, even though a DPOA is legally in effect for her, WITHOUT our having to use the DPOA to do so on her behalf ? 2) Is Mom's purchase of a life insurance policy and her designation of beneficiaries legally IRONCLAD and UNCONTESTABLE despite the existence of her already legally effective DPOA? 3) Despite the fact a DPOA is now and forever in effect for Mom, is Mom free to make her own decisions at any time in the future, provided we (her joint attorneys-in-fact) decide it is NOT necessary to use the DPOA on her behalf for a particular purpose or circumstance?

I have written a Probate Avoidance Living Trust, but it has not yet been notarized. I will need to transfer my condominium to the Trust. I will need help to transfer it-fill out and file it.I believe you can do that. Will I need to have the living trust notarized first--to use that information on the Transfer Deed. Will you use the Warranty Deed for an individual to a trust? If not which Deed would be required?

In 1979, my brother granted and executed a Power of Attorney (Special) regarding a parcel of property that we own togetherness Tenants in Common. The POA was executed in Los Angeles County, Ca and the executive thereof was attested to by a Notary Public. The document was never recorded. But I have the original. The POA does not explicitly refer to any limit of time under which the POA would be valid and effective nor does is mention any condition under which the POA could or would be revoked. Question - Is this POA still in full force and effect?

I hold a durable Power of Attorney for financial management, executed September 2008. Recently a title company said it was out of date for the closing about to take place. It was no big deal as the co-owner is now able to be present. But how can it possibly be out of date? Am I required to update this Power of Attorney every 6 months or something?

My wife and I will be taking 2 grand sons, both age 12, for a three week auto trip from California to the midwest and back in July. What forms and consents do we need to have signed by their parents to enable us to obtain medical care should that become necessary? How and where do I obtain the necessary forms?