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No. A Power of Attorney expires immediately upon the death of the principal.

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Can a power of attorney delegate their authority to another power of attorney?

No, a power of attorney cannot delegate their authority to another power of attorney.


Does a sole survivor trump a power of attorney on an estate?

A power of attorney is extinguished upon the death of the principal who executed it. An attorney in fact under their power of attorney has no authority over their estate after death. Once that person has died an their estate must be probated and an administer must be appointed by the probate court. Beyond that you have not provided any details to explain the reason for your question.


What is the job of the Power of Attorney for the estate after the loved one is deceased?

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.


Why would you need power of attorney if parent is deceased?

You wouldn't need one, as a power of attorney only represents a living person. After their death, a power of attorney would no longer be valid. You need letters of authority to close the estate.


Can you get a power of attorney of your parents estate if they are deceased?

Yes, a person has the authority to name whomever he/she wishes. Additionally, that person can name multiple agents for power of attorney.


How does the daughter of a deceased person obtain power of attorney to access medical notes?

The power of attorney only represents a living person. You would need to have a letter of authority as the executor of the estate.


Do you need power of attorney to get cable or other bills disconnected?

It depends on whether the person is living or not. A power of attorney expires on the death of the grantor. If they have passed, you need a letter of authority to represent the estate.


Is it illegal for the attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney to remove funds from the estate after grandmother's death without the consent of the executors?

Yes. The power of attorney for an attorney in fact is extinguished upon the death of the principal. Therefore, the power of attorney was no longer in effect at all after your grandmother's death. The attorney-in-fact has no authority to remove funds with or without the executor's consent. An AIF who used their authority under a POA after the death of the principal is stealing.


Is there a legal form equal to a power of attorney after death?

It is called being the executor of the estate. The probate court can issue the letters of authority.


Can a lifetime estate be ended by a power of attorney?

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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.