The Power of Attorney is extinguished when the principal dies. Therefore, the attorney-in-fact has absolutely no power or authority over anything once the principal has died. At that point their duties have ceased.
Your situation is not clear. If your loved one provided her husband with a life estate with the remaining estate to go to you after his death then the remaining property belongs to you. However, it depends on such factors as how the property was held, the exact language in the will and whether the surviving husband was given any power of appointment. If your loved one's estate was probated you should contact the attorney who handled the estate and ask her/him to explain any rights you may have. If that's not possible you should consult with a private attorney who specializes in probate law who can review your situation and explain your position.
There is no payment normally associated with being a power of attorney. It is normally a relative looking after a loved one.
The deceased passed away 2 years ago in Missouri. The grandson that had the power of attorney has not filed the will as of yet that we know of. The other two grandchildren are wanting to get it settled as their grandparents house was supposed to go to the youngest grandchild. This has not happened yet. Please help. Depending on the state in which the decedant resided in , but normally if they had a Will it is 10 days after death. If they had a trust it is 30 days.
That would depend on the will if there is one and the laws of the country in which you live.A will is the most important thing in respect of distributing a deceased's estate.
The statute of limitations set in West Virginia will apply. Typically most causes of action are 2 years. If it is for a debt they may have as long as 10 years.
Dogs DO grieve over the loss of loved ones, and the dog wants to be close to the deceased.
that she never loved him and that she had a secret life
You can obtain the certified copy of the will from the registrar's office if it is registered by applying for the same along with the death certificate of the deceased person.
Consent
Absolutely. Not just for the deceased but for their loved ones as well
Taxes need to be filed by April 15th of the year that follows the person's death, whether money is due or a refund is owed. You still use the same form as your Mom would if she were alive, but write DECEASED where it asks for her name. If there are any medical bills for the year, they can be deducted on the return. Does your mom have enough money left to pay the taxes that are owed? If yes, then pay when submitting the tax return. If not, you might want to consult a tax professional. For more information on how to pay income taxes for a loved one who is deceased, take a look at this article http://www.centsableaccounting.com/resources/articles/deceasedtaxes.asp
You will need to get an estate lawyer. These lawyer specialize in estate and will planning. They will be able to help you out with setting up every you need to for you loved ones.