Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia

If a person has power of attorney over someone are they responsible for the persons bills once they have passed?

Asked on 6/17/17, 2:03 pm

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Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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No, the decedent's estate is responsible for these bills as the POA expires

and becomes legally void upon the death of the grantor of the POA.

Answered on 6/18/17, 6:01 am

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