Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
Power of attorney
Is a power of attorney still valid after the person dies. It is an all encompassing power of attorney. Example to take care of car titles, bank records, credit cards etc.
Asked on 3/15/06, 11:10 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
George Zuganelis
Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.
Re: Power of attorney
A valid power of attorney has a cut off date. Death of the person who gave you the power of attorney is a cut off date. The POA is no longer valid. You must probate the estate if property was not held jointly with you or another. If you need help, please call.
Answered on 3/15/06, 1:45 pm
Thomas Moens
Moens Law Offices, Chartered
Re: Power of attorney
It is not. A power of attorney only allows the agent to do those things the principal could do. Once the principal passes away, there is nothing which he, and therefore the agent, can do.
Answered on 3/15/06, 2:25 pm
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