Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri
I have durable power of attorney dated 3/2003 but a new will and testament was made on 5/2004. Is the power of attorney null and void now. This is in the state of Missouri.
Asked on 12/28/09, 10:38 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Herndon
Richard J. Herndon, Attorney at Law
Absent something highly unusual the making of a new will would not revoke a Durable Power of Attorney. They are generally operate independently of each other.
Answered on 1/03/10, 9:29 am