No. A power of attorney expires upon the death of the principal. The decedent's estate is responsible for paying the debts. A qualified person must petition the probate court to be appointed the estate representative. Once they have been appointed, they will have the power to pay debts.
If you had power under a Power of Attorney granted by the decedent, your power was extinguished at the moment the decedent died. You are no longer a legal representative for the decedent. You should review any documents you signed at the funeral home. You can add more details on the discussion page if you wish.
No. The Power of Attorney ceases when the person for whom you are acting as POA dies at which time the executor named in their will takes over responsibility for the estate.
No. [Going by the strict wording of the question]
The power obliges the attorney to apply the funds or assets of the donor towards the donor's liabilities.
As long as you identify yourself as the attorney-in-fact whenever you discuss anything or sign anything, you should not be liable for the debts.
No, they are only required to make decisions related to the person's health. Upon the death of the person the form becomes null and void.
The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor. Someone will open an estate in order to settle the debts.
Medical bills of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
If the adult brother doesn't have legal custody of the adult sister (if she were severely disabled, severely retarded, etc.) then he's not legally responsible.
If you're using an attorney for the bankruptcy you have to pay him. Any other attorney bills can be claimed.
The estate is responsible for the medical bills. And since the wife is likely to inherit the estate, it sort of seems like the same thing, but there is a subtle difference. You should consult a good probate attorney.
The son is not responsible for the loan of his mother.
If the attorney-in-fact is responsible for paying the principal's bills there may be an investigation if there are unexplained unpaid debts remaining after the death of the principal a court can order an accounting and the attorney-in-fact will be required to provide a record of all the money that came into the principal's (living) estate and an account of all the money that went out. An attorney-in-fact who mishandles a principal's assets will be held personally liable for damages and repayment and may face criminal charges. An attorney-in-fact who performs their duties properly is not personally responsible for any debts of the principal unless they agreed so in writing.
Yes, if the person has full power of attorney and the person who gave it is not able to take care of their personal business.
Yes, her estate is responsible for paying the bills. Who would you propose should be responsible? Your mother's estate is responsible for all debts incurred by her and her property during her life. If you haven't opened an estate, you should consult a probate attorney in your state.
Not you personally, the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
No she is not at all responsible for the bills.
You are not normally responsible for your mother's medical bills after she dies.