Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Wisconsin

legnth of durable power of atty in WI

If document states that it never terminates and no will-is it still in effect after deathe?


Asked on 4/26/07, 2:59 am

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Peter Olson The Olson Law Firm, LLC

Re: legnth of durable power of atty in WI

A power of attorney by definition is a document that allows a person to appoint another person to act for them as their agent...ONLY when alive. In Illinois, the only exception relates to the handling of a body post-death. The agent still has authority to deal with that issue.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 9:33 am


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