Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nevada

Is a poa valid after death in Nevada . A tow company released my brothers vehicle to someone after his death to someone showing them a poa. The car was involved in a crime and the detective released it in my name.


Asked on 9/18/11, 10:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

A power of attorney always expires when the person dies. A durable power of attorney is valid when someone is mentally incapable of making their own decisions, such as when they are in a coma. A regular power of attorney expires when a person becomes legally incompetent.

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Answered on 10/05/11, 8:33 am


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