Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri

I have durable power of attorney dated 3/2003 but a new will and testament was made on 5/2004. Is the power of attorney null and void now. This is in the state of Missouri.


Asked on 12/28/09, 10:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Herndon Richard J. Herndon, Attorney at Law

Absent something highly unusual the making of a new will would not revoke a Durable Power of Attorney. They are generally operate independently of each other.

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Answered on 1/03/10, 9:29 am


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