Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Indiana
Power of Attorney
Just want to know how long is a power of Attorney good for. I am my mother's Power of Attorney and my sister keeps telling her that it needs to be renewed every 6 months. Is this true?
Asked on 8/15/02, 2:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary Ann Wunder
Wunder & Wunder
Re: Power of Attorney
Unless the language in the power of attorney restricts the time in which it is to be used, a properly executed power of attorney remains in force and effect from the date of execution until the earlier of the principal's death or the revocation of the power of attorney. Generally there is a clause that states the date the power becomes effective and another clause that states when it is to stop. If no dates are specified then it follows the general rule above.
Answered on 8/16/02, 9:36 am
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