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What does power of attorney mean when someone dies?

What does power of attorney mean when someone dies?

When you sign as power of attorney, you’re legally authorized to manage the principal’s affairs, but only while they are alive. If the principal wants you to retain authority over their property after their death, they must name you executor in their will.

How long was my brother Poa for my mother?

This field is required. Until forced to resign, my brother was POA for my mother for four years. My mom is an Alzheimer’s patient and has been incompetent and unable to manage her finances for almost 6 years.

Where did the last two Poa’s come from?

The last two I suspect were written after his death as they were cashed two afterwards, but dated the day before. He is administer of estate and it is pretty much all gone since he says dad told him to give most of the money to his family, although the will says it was supposed to be half and half between us two.

What did my brother do when my father died?

My brother did not contact me or my adult kids or my uncle when my father passed away….or about the funeral a couple of days later.

When did Daddy Make Me Power of attorney?

He had already made me his power of attorney back wheen Momma died and the executor of his will. They didn’t like this when they found out about it – and they didn’t visit him or me a single time in the whole 8 years. Daddy died in August. They cam to the funeral but didn’t speak to me.

This field is required. Until forced to resign, my brother was POA for my mother for four years. My mom is an Alzheimer’s patient and has been incompetent and unable to manage her finances for almost 6 years.

When did my mother and father pass away?

My mother in California passed away in early 2015. She and my father, who died in 1997, had an A-B Trust. The estate included her home.

The last two I suspect were written after his death as they were cashed two afterwards, but dated the day before. He is administer of estate and it is pretty much all gone since he says dad told him to give most of the money to his family, although the will says it was supposed to be half and half between us two.

What happens when one sibling has a power of attorney?

When a parent names only one child to be the agent under a power of attorney, it can cause bad feelings and distrust. If you are dealing with a sibling who has been named agent under a power of attorney or if you have been named agent under a power of attorney over your siblings, the following are some things to keep in mind: