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.
Thanks. I’m quite certain all my ducks are in a row as we met with the family attorney when my father died a year ago. I’m joint holder of all of my mother’s accounts and the will states payable on death (POD). The family home sold last June so that is one less thing to worry about.
This stuff is not easy and my heart goes out to Battle Axe. I forgot to mention, my condolences to you, Battle Axe, on the loss of your loved one.