Someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but I think a DPOA expires upon death of the individual. One needs to be named as the executor in the will which (of course) needs to be done prior to the death.
That’s how it was explained to me as I am my mother’s DPOA and executor in her will.
Someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but I think a DPOA expires upon death of the individual. One needs to be named as the executor in the will which (of course) needs to be done prior to the death.
Here in SC, you need an additional document, titled Right of Survivorship. Without that you have to go through probate which can take months. Review any will you have and if the RoS is not written in (this is a fairly recent law) then go to an attorney and have the document written.
It is well worth the effort. Everything will be put in your name fairly easily. Beats Probate Court! I don’t know if other states have this law but you can google to find out.