Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
a parent is deceased and has a complete will and trust naming the executor and power of attorney.
there have been several checks that have come in since the for credits for various things. should
one of the assigned power of attorneys and/or the executor of the estate be able to endorse the checks?
Asked on 6/25/10, 5:02 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Schmitz
Elizabeth S. Schmitz Attorney at Law
Once a person is deceased the power of attorney has no power. If a check has been received in the deceased parent's name then the court appointed executor may deposit these checks into an estate checking account and will need to account for them with the probate court.
Answered on 6/25/10, 8:11 am