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A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, you would apply to be executor of their estate with the probate court.
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How does a sibling of the deceased obtain power of attorney?
You cannot acquire a Power of Attorney for a person who has died. If there is property that must be transferred, and no will, you must petition the probate court to be appointed the Administrator of your deceased sibling's estate.
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.
What rights do you have as senior sibling on the sale of your mothers house?
There are none unless it's stated in a will, and or the senior sibling has power of attorney.
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 sibling and you are remainders of the estate and sibling dies then who owns the estate?
You need to consult with an attorney who can review the title and how it was created. If the sibling was unmarried and without children their interest may pass to you. However, you may need to probate their estate. If there is a surviving spouse or children of the deceased sibling the situation becomes more complicated. The attorney can advise you of your options under your state laws.
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.
Can you cash a savings bond for someone who is deceased if you have power of attorney?
Power of attorney is not valid after the death of the principle. You will have to be appointed executor to cash a savings bond.
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.
