Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

Executor of Will and Power of attorney

My father has made me the executor of his will and wants to give me Durable Power of Attorney as well. Does this create any conflict and is it legal to hold both positions?


Asked on 1/06/08, 4:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Whalen John B. Whalen, Jr, J.D., LL.M.

Re: Executor of Will and Power of attorney

Hello - my name is John Whalen. Please check out my website at www.johnbwhalenjr.com for any answers that it should provide you.

As a short answer to your question - and should it be done correctly - it does not pose a per se conflict of interest from a legal point of view. However, from a factual point of view, many issues could arise. I would be happy to discuss it with you more fully - please feel free to call at any time.

John

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Answered on 1/06/08, 4:35 pm


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