Can I Still Use a Power of Attorney After The Death of My Spouse or Family Member?

Author: admin March 29, 2011

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No, when a person dies, the power of attorney immediately terminates. The attorney-in-fact named in the power of attorney document has no legal authority to transact business on behalf of the decedent. After someone passes away, the authority to act on behalf of the decedent shifts to the court appointed executor or administrator of the estate or the successor trustee of a trust.