How to transfer power of attorney after death?

A power of attorney becomes void after the death of the principal, the person granting it. Responsibilities shift to the executor of his estate. A power of attorney becomes void after the death of the principal, the person granting it. read more

A: Upon the death of the "principal" (that is, the person signing the power of attorney), the power of attorney terminates. So the fact that the son was named as the "agent" (the person named to assist the principal) is of no further importance once the father dies. read more

After your husband dies, you cannot legally use a power of attorney to accomplish anything regarding your husband’s estate. Representative of the Estate After your husband’s death, his estate will likely need to be submitted to your local probate court for administration. read more