Serving as someone's power of attorney does not automatically give you access to their will. The power of attorney is ONLY effective while the person is alive and MAY provide for disposition of that persons remains upon his or her death. The power of attorney should ONLY be utilized when the individual is incapacitated or disabled and unable to handle his or her affairs personally.
An individual may give a copy of his/her will to whomever they choose. However, at the person's death, whomever is in possession of the original will should file the will with the clerk of the court of the proper county within 30 days of the person's death.
Answered on Sep 02nd, 2011 at 6:42 PM