Legal Question in Consumer Law in New Jersey

My Father purchased a used car about 10 months ago and it was a lemon and he had to make extensive repairs to the vehicle costing over $6,000. Obviously, the dealer would not make good on the sale. I am my Father's power of attorney. Since the purchase, he has been extremely ill and is on a ventilator now and is near death. I have not, as his POA, filed a suit against the car dealer on his behalf because I give him 24 hour care and just couldn't find the time to do it. Should he die now, will I still be able to file a lawsuit on my Father's behalf...or on behalf of his estate?


Asked on 3/23/10, 6:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

A power of attorney ends when the principal dies. If your fatther has a cause of action when he dies, the personal representative of his estate can pursue the claim. � See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm

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Answered on 3/28/10, 6:56 am


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