Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Power of attorney

What power of attorney form do you use that is still validate after death?


Asked on 4/06/05, 9:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: Power of attorney

None. A power of attorney is only valid during the life of a person. You would need to establish a trust with a successor trustee to handle the estate.

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Answered on 4/07/05, 11:46 am
Jennifer Sawday Sawday and Drake

Re: Power of attorney

Ken is right. There is no power of attorney valid after a person's passing. A durable power of attorney remains valid when a person is incapacitated, but it does not last beyond death.

I am not sure why you are asking such a question. Perhaps you might want to refine your question to get a more helpful reply?

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Answered on 4/07/05, 12:37 pm


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