Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

A close friend became ill and gave me power of Attorney over all his prperty and possesions. He subsequently passed awaybut left no will. Does death cancel out the power of attorney. What happens to his personal items and real estate if he dies intestate?


Asked on 3/05/11, 12:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Schmitz Elizabeth S. Schmitz Attorney at Law

A power of attorney is not effective after death.

The property will pass under Ohio law to his heirs which are spouse, then children. If no spouse or children, then to parents and if no parents to siblings.

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Answered on 3/07/11, 6:05 am


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