Does the agent’s authority as a durable power of attorney end on the principle’s death?
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Yes. After death, the Personal Representative appointed by will or by law has the remaining responsibility and authority to act on behalf of the deceased. A durable power of attorney survives the principal’s incapacity, but not death.
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
PO Bx 984
Los Lunas, NM 87031-0984
Yes. After death, the Personal Representative appointed by will or by law has the remaining responsibility and authority to act on behalf of the deceased. A durable power of attorney survives the principal’s incapacity, but not death.
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
PO Bx 984
Los Lunas, NM 87031-0984