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
In my durable power of attorney for my dad, my lawyer added a paragraph which stated my authority carried on after death. Which saved a lot of trouble later on, get your attorney to add this. read more
Powers of attorney do not survive death. After death, the executor of the estate handles all financial and legal matters, according to the provisions of the will. An individual can designate power of attorney to his attorney, family member or friend and also name that same person as executor of the estate. read more