QUESTION
What rights do I have if mother dies before me and sister has a power of attorney?
Asked on Jul 12th, 2016 on Estate Planning - Louisiana
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Probate Attorney serving New Orleans, LA
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James G. Maguire
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The power of attorney terminates at death.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2016 at 4:32 AM
Estate Planning Attorney serving Baton Rouge, LA
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The Stutes Law Group LLC
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A power of attorney is valid only when the granter of the power of attorney is alive. Upon a person's death, the decedent's last will and testament controls. If the person did not leave a will, the state's laws of intestacy pertain.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2016 at 4:32 AM