Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

Re: My Westate

It sounds as if you are discussing two items with your estate plan. You may appoint two people as CO-personal representatives to handle the affairs of your estate after you pass. This allows both to handle those items. Depending on how they get along this may or may not be the best possible choice.

Your question as to the power of attorney relates to the authority they may have at the time you are still alive. A power of attorney is a great tool so that someone may be able to assist you if you are out of town, in poor health, or unable to manage your affairs due to something as simple as a broken arm preventing you from writing checks. However, it is important that you choose someone you can trust completely or else the power of attorney can be used to spend all of your money or dispose of your items now.