Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Power of attorney

If I`am the agent on a power of attorney & the person I`am agent for has died I`am I held responsible of the medical

bill after his money has been used up?

Thank`s


Asked on 4/27/04, 2:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Power of attorney

1. You are not responsible for the decedent's medical bills, unless you specifically promised to take care of them personally. If you were merely acting as his agent under the power of attorney, you are not responsible.

2. The power of attorney ended with his death.

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Answered on 4/27/04, 3:36 pm


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