durable power of attorney
My mother’s durable power of attorney was signed 15 years ago while my father, listed as her agent, was still alive. My brother and I were named as first and secon agents. My father has since died and my mother has remarried. IS this document still valid or does her current husband now serve as her agent?

Power of Attorney
My father died last week in St. Louis at age 93. I have had General Durable Power of attorney since 1997. He remarried in 1999 at age 93 while suffering from Alzheimer’s. His life insurance beneficiary was changed to his wife’s name, even though I had power of attorney at that time. Did he have the legal authority to change the beneficiary from me (his daughter) to his present wife? and do I have legal recourse now?

Secondly, I found a cashier’s check made out to my father dated 1996 while cleaning his house last week. The bank says they need a letter from the Probate Court before they can release it to me. The check was endorsed by him and I had power of attorney at that time.

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.

Durable Power of Attorney
As my mother’s durable POA, may I appoint a successor in case something happens to me?

The document reads:
…and in connection therewith to exercise general powers to do the following:

17. Successor Attorney in Fact:
To appoint a successor attorney in fact with general powers to act hereunder, including, the power to appoint a successor; and from time to time to delegate any powers and authorities under this Durable Power of Attorney.