Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Deceased without , ''Powwer of Attorney''.

My mom passed away leaving a ''will'', but did not give power of attorney to anyone specific, yet she verbally aknowledged me as the person whom she entrusted the handeling of her affairs (being her sole caretaker in last days, per her request, and eldest child; no spouse.)

Q? How do I obtain a power of attorney for her banking (resolve unfinished business that is legal and binding and honord by California Laws and courts).


Asked on 4/12/03, 6:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mina Sirkin Sirkin & Sirkin

Re: Deceased without , ''Powwer of Attorney''.

Power of Attorney only would have applied while she was alive. You need to become the executor of her estate. Please feel free to contact me so I can explain how the procedure works in becoming the executor in California.

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Answered on 4/17/03, 8:06 am
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: Deceased without , ''Powwer of Attorney''.

It depends on the overall value of her estate. If it is over $100,000 there will need to be a probate. The will is the controlling factor as to who takes care of her estate. It will name an executor.

If you need help, call my office on Monday.

925-924-0100

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Answered on 4/12/03, 7:42 pm


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