Legal Question in Family Law in California

Does the validity of a Power of Attorney terminate upon the executor's death? My husband signed a rather comprehensive Power of Attorney less than a year after we got married appointing another relative. It seems that this form was provided by a title insurance and trust company and nowhere in the document does it say anything as to whether it is binding after his death. Thanks.


Asked on 9/17/09, 2:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

The power of attorney expires upon the grantor's death. The attorney-in-fact is then obligated to turn over any assets to the decedent's estate.

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Answered on 9/18/09, 5:18 pm


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