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Power of attorney is not valid after the death of the principle. You will have to be appointed executor to cash a savings bond.

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Q: Can you cash a savings bond for someone who is deceased if you have power of attorney?
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Who has power of attorney if there is no spouse or children?

Nobody has a power of attorney unless the individual has duly appointed them. And if they are deceased, no power of attorney is valid, as they expire at death.


Does pwer of attorney give you power of the deceased person money?

No. A power of attorney ends upon the death of the principal.


Can power of attorney and main beneficiary borrow money from estate?

No, of course not. A power of attorney does not grant access to the principal's assets for your own personal use. That type of action by a fiduciary is against the law.If the principal is deceased the power of attorney is extinguished.No, of course not. A power of attorney does not grant access to the principal's assets for your own personal use. That type of action by a fiduciary is against the law.If the principal is deceased the power of attorney is extinguished.No, of course not. A power of attorney does not grant access to the principal's assets for your own personal use. That type of action by a fiduciary is against the law.If the principal is deceased the power of attorney is extinguished.No, of course not. A power of attorney does not grant access to the principal's assets for your own personal use. That type of action by a fiduciary is against the law.If the principal is deceased the power of attorney is extinguished.


When a person has power of attorney are they supposed to follow all wishes of the deceased?

A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the power of attorney has no power to do anything, the executor takes over.


If there is two names on a CD account at the bank and one dies can power of attorney take the money out?

If the power of attorney represents the deceased, no, they cannot. A power of attorney expires on the death of the grantor.


Is power of attorney possible to be obtained on a deceased individual?

No, a power of attorney represents a living person. You may be able to be appointed executor of the estate.


How do you get a power of attorney for a deceased sibling?

A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, you would apply to be executor of their estate with the probate court.


What kind of attorney can handle a power of attorney?

Anyone can act as a power of attorney for someone else. You do not have to be an attorney


Is there a such power of attorney that controls a deceased persons will?

No there is not such a thing. A power of attorney ends with the death of the person granting it. The court will appoint an executor that controls the estate.


Can power of attorney take me to court for debt owed to deceased?

A power of attorney expires on the death of the principle. However, the executor of the estate can take you to court.


If you were a power of attorney could you become executer atfer someone die?

Yes, you could become the executor of the will. The holding of the power of attorney is a good indicator to the court that you were trusted by the deceased. However, if other beneficiaries contest the appointment, a neutral party might be appointed.


How do you cash savings bond when owner has died?

with having a power of attorney I think.