Appeals court questions when power of attorney permits large self‑dealing gifts Attorneys contested whether large gifts made under a power of attorney reflected the decedent’s donative intent and whether heightened scrutiny for fiduciary self‑dealing applies; appellants argued insufficient corroboration, while respondents pointed to drafting counsel testimony and contemporaneous estate planning.

A Massachusetts appeals court is dissecting whether multi-million-dollar gifts made under a power of attorney truly reflect the decedent's wishes or if they are a case of self-dealing gone too far.

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