Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia
power of attorney
My granmother died recently and my aunt had power of attorney,with in hours after her death she was writing checks.My question is that legal?I always thought poa ended at death.
Thank you.
Asked on 8/17/07, 10:51 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christine Socrates
Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis
Re: power of attorney
You are correct. POAs end upon death. Your aunt had no legal right to write checks after your grandmother's death.
Answered on 8/17/07, 11:30 am