Legal Question in Family Law in California
If a brother of the deceased becomes the power of attorney over the deceased is he liable for any of the deceased's debts left behind?
Asked on 8/11/14, 9:14 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
A power of attorney for a deceased person is automatically revoked as a matter of law when the grantor of the power of attorney dies. A power of attorney is not a substitute for a will or a trust.
Answered on 8/11/14, 9:20 am
Mr. Roach is exactly right, a power of attorney only grants the holder of the POA the power to do what the grantor could to themselves if they chose. Since a dead person can do nothing, there can be no POA for a dead person.
Answered on 8/11/14, 10:05 am
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
