Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Access to Save Deposit Box
Can I, if I have a durable blanket POA, gain access to my uncle's safe deposit box either now or after his death? I have no signature registered with bank on his box. He is getting worse in demensia,etc.
Asked on 7/27/06, 7:28 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb
Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb
Re: Access to Save Deposit Box
Ifthe POA allows you to access bank docs, you should be able to do so before death, but not afterwards.
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Answered on 7/28/06, 3:04 pm
Arnold Nager
Arnold H. Nager, Esquire
Re: Access to Save Deposit Box
A power of attorney, even if durable ends upon death.
If the POA is drawn on the correct form, a NYS bank should accept it, but you never know.
Good luck.
Answered on 7/27/06, 7:33 pm
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