Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arizona

Are Powers of Attorney valid after death of Grantor?


Asked on 7/08/11, 4:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald Scher Donald T. Scher & Associates, P.C.

The person giving another his/her power of attorney is called the principal, and the person receiving the authority to act is the agent. A power of attorney is an agency agreement. All powers of attorney cease to be of any force or effect the second the principal dies.

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Answered on 7/08/11, 8:38 pm


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