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A person who has been granted a Power of Attorney may not make changes to a will. Generally, a POA enables the agent to handle the day-to-day affairs of the principle and perform the following tasks although other powers can be specifically granted. Perform banking transactions Handle transactions involving U.S. securities Buy and sell personal property Purchase life insurance Settle claims Enter into contracts Exercise stock rights Purchase, mortgage, manage and convey real estate File tax returns Handle matters related to government benefits

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Can someone with Power of Attorney access funds after someone dies?

No they will not be able to access funds. A power of attorney expires on the death of the grantor.


Can you get a power of attorney for a dead grandson?

No. The power of attorney comes while the person is alive. You need to go to probate court and become executor of his estate.


Does power of attorney give the person the right to sell a house that was left to both children?

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Is their liability fo the person holding the medical power of attorney while the other person is alive?

A medical power of attorney allows you to make medical decisions for someone else when they are unable to do so for themselves. Nothing else.


What are the key differences between a power of attorney and an executor in terms of their roles and responsibilities in managing someone's affairs?

A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone the authority to make decisions on behalf of another person while they are alive, whereas an executor is responsible for managing the affairs of a deceased person's estate according to their will. The key difference is that a power of attorney operates while the person is alive, while an executor's role begins after the person has passed away.


What happens if a power of attorney refuses to show the will?

The power of attorney represents a living person and a living person has no obligation to share or show a will. The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor and they have no say in the estate.


Is an executor the same as a power of attorney?

No, an executor and a power of attorney are not the same. An executor is responsible for managing a deceased person's estate, while a power of attorney is appointed to make decisions on behalf of someone who is alive but unable to do so themselves.


Are transactions made during a person's life using a power of attorney void after death?

No, transactions that were completed while the principal was alive remain valid under the power of attorney. However, no new transactions can be based on the power of attorney after the principal's death.


Getting power of attorney after parent is dead?

You can't. Power of Attorney is only for people who are alive. You can however petition to become the executor of that person's estate.


Can you protest who is appointed executer and power of attorney of a person still alive?

A person has the inherent right to choose their own attorney-in-fact and to choose their own executor in their will. You have no right to participate in those decisions unless the person is not legally capable of making such decisions. If that is the case then you need to bring your concerns to a judge.


Can a power of attorney dispose of property indicated in the will in a manner not indicated in the will?

A power of attorney would not usually be involved in disposing of estate assets. That would be done by an executor. If the person who granted the power of attorney is still alive the dispositions indicated in a last will and testament are probably irrelevant.