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What happens if an executor does not have a power of attorney document?
A power of attorney expires on the death of the grantor. The executor needs a letter of authority.
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 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.
If the executor of a will develops alzheimer's but has a power of attorney does then the power of attorney make executor decisions?
In most cases they would not be able to serve in that capacity. The court is not likely to appoint someone with Alzheimer's to serve as executor.
Can the person who is the executor of an estate and has power of attorney CHANGE a will?
The power of attorney cannot change the will. That is not legally allowed.
What is a person sent with the power to act for another?
power of attorney, executor, or executrix
How do you remove yourself as executor or power of attorney from a person will in California?
You do not have the power to do so. Only the testator can change the will. You can always decline the responsibility and the court will appoint someone else.
Can a granddaugther be head of estate if she was already the power of attorney?
Anyone can serve as executor. The Power of Attorney died with the grantor.
Why need a will and not a power of attorney?
A power of attorney is granted for a living person. It expires on their death and the executor takes over.
Can you get a power of attorney after death?
A power of attorney only represents a living person. After their death, the court appoints an executor.
What happens if the person granted power of attorney as well as executor dies before the grantee?
If the person granted power of attorney and executor dies before the grantee, then the power of attorney is terminated, and the grantee would not be able to rely on the power of attorney anymore. The executor's role would typically be carried out by an alternate executor named in the will, or the court may appoint a new executor if there is no alternate named. It is important to regularly review and update estate planning documents to ensure contingency plans are in place.
Can you be executor and power of attorny in the same will?
Yes. A person can name the same individual as their attorney in fact under a Power of Attorney and as the named Executor in their Last Will and Testament. Generally, a Power of Attorney is extinguished by law at the time of death of the principal. At that time the person named as Executor needs to petition the Probate Court for appointment as Executor.
