Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Power of Attorney
Hello. If I purchase the Durable Power of Attorney package is that for incapacitation as well as death or do I have to get a seperate one for death?
Asked on 9/22/06, 7:20 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is not valid for a dead person. All a POA let's a person do is take actions on behalf of a LIVING person. Upon death, a person's WILL controls; if you do not have a WILL then your heirs will have to probate your estate according to the laws of intestacy.
Answered on 9/23/06, 10:25 am
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