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A POA is extinguished at the moment of death. If a POA was used to sell the property of a deceased person the sale was null and void. The former attorney-in-fact had no legal interest in the property, couldn't sell it and committed a fraud. The buyer did not get title to the property.

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Q: What happens if a person sold a property of a deceased person and used a power of attorney?
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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.


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How do you know who has power of attorney if lawyer is unknown and person now deceased?

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