If this case is already in hearing and under consideration before the Workmans Comp Board I would say that the letter writer seems to be in doubt as to the outcome of their case and might be offering to settle. On the other hand, if they filed a frivolous claim for compensation and are simply looking for a payout in order to make the case "go away" it could amount to fraud or perhaps embezzlement.
You go without an attorney.
If it affects the work he has done or is doing for you then get another attorney and sue him.
Ask your attorney.
The power of attorney represents a living person. The durable power of attorney will end with the death of the grantor.
If the attorney-in-fact dies the principal must execute a new POA appointing a new attorney-in-fact.
you need to hire an attorney to find out exactly what it states in the will, if there is no will and you feel that you have an entitlement , your attorney will help you.
A power of attorney expires on the death of the grantor. The executor needs a letter of authority.
If the patent "agent" also happens to be an attorney he can. Only a licensed attorney can represent you at trial.
If an attorney dies during the middle of your case you will be reassigned a new one. Essentially you will start over.
You go to trail
Ask you attorney.
You no longer have free legal service.