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I have the power of Attorney for my mothers real estate and she died do I still have power of attorney?
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∙ 11y ago
A power of attorney terminates when the principal dies. You need to petition the probate court to be appointed the representative of her estate.
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Can a lifetime estate be ended by a power of attorney?
No. A power of attorney ends with the death of the principal.No. A power of attorney ends with the death of the principal.No. A power of attorney ends with the death of the principal.No. A power of attorney ends with the death of the principal.
How does the power of attorney assign an executor to and estate?
A Power of Attorney is extinguished when the principal dies. The attorney-in-fact has no power to do anything. The probate court appoints the executor or administrator for the estate.
Is the power of attorney entitled to a percentage of the estate?
A power of attorney has absolutely nothing to do with an estate. All power of attorneys expire on the death of the grantor.
If no will can the Power of Attorney be used as a will?
A power of attorney is not a will! The power of attorney ended on the death of the grantor. An estate will have to be opened and the law of intestacy will be applied to the property.
Can a power of attorney disperse money from a will or does a lawyer have to do it?
A Power of Attorney has no rights to do anything with the estate. Any power of attorney that existed became null and void at the death of the grantor. The executor distributes the estate.
What are the consequences of selling your mothers house which is becoming a financial burden as deeded owners with a life estate in place while she is still living but in a nursing home and you are th?
Do you have Power of Attorney for her? If not, consult a real estate attorney. Something can be worked out.
Can a power of attorney stop the reading of a will?
A Power of Attorney is extinguished immediately upon the death of the principal. The attorney-in-fact has no role in the estate whatsoever.
Does power of attorney also takes care of estate on items to be sold?
The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor. The executor handles the estate.
Can the person who is the executor of an estate and has power of attorney CHANGE a will?
The power of attorney cannot change the will. That is not legally allowed.
Can a granddaugther be head of estate if she was already the power of attorney?
Anyone can serve as executor. The Power of Attorney died with the grantor.
Who has the power to over ride power of attorney?
A POA expires when the principal dies. They have no power over the estate or the beneficiary.
Can an attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney transfer a life estate?
If the life estate belongs to the principal, the attorney-in-fact can release it on behalf of the principal. See related question.
