Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

Power of Attorney's Rights

Is it legal for the power of attorney to remove money from and deceased individuals account to pay bills before the account is frozen?


Asked on 1/17/07, 10:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: Power of Attorney's Rights

A person given a power of attorney (the Agent) has no more authority than the person who gave the authority (the Principal).

Once the Principal dies the Agent's authority dies with the Principal.

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Answered on 1/18/07, 8:46 am


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