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if there are no executors and the power of attorney relates to financial power then yes. If there are executors and you have financial control, then you should make out a cheque to cover the funeral bill and hand it to the executors obtaining a receipt.
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No. A POA expires upon the death of the principal. Generally, the attorney in fact has no right to access accounts or other assets once the principal has died. In order to obtain authority over the decedent's estate the former AIF must petition the probate court to be appointed the estate representative. The funeral expense is a debt of the estate and the decedent's debts must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs.
Note: In some states an individual is allowed by law to designate an agent to carry out their wishes for burial or other disposition after death. See related link.
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If I am power of attorney can I prepay for funeral expenses for my father?
Yes I have done this for my Parents and your can get with the Funeral Home and Cemetary and Pay for everything even the opening and closing of the grave
Who will pay the funeral bill if husband is dead and others are estranged from that person?
Whoever wants there to be a funeral will have to pay for it.
Can when one died and steal everything from the others with no will and only had power of attorney to pay bill?
Unfortunately it happens all the time. Many people are greedy and exploit their power-of-attorney. Consult a lawyer if you've been wronged.
Can a power company cut off the power if you don't pay their bill?
They will cut of the power if you don't pay your bill.
If no beneficiary is named and there is a will and durable power of attorney can the person named receive the life insurance be assigned to the funeral home to pay the burial costs?
First, the Durable Power of Attorney was extinguished when the principal died. You can no longer use it. The authority to handle the estate assets is in the executor. If no beneficiary was named on the life insurance policy then the proceeds will be made payable "To the estate of Jane Smith". In that case the proceeds are part of the estate. The appointed executor would have the authority to cash the check and pay the funeral expenses.
What is the pay of medical power of attorney?
There is no payment normally associated with being a power of attorney. It is normally a relative looking after a loved one.
Can my deceased father's beneficiary who has dementia let her power of attorney not help pay for funeral expenses?
Your father's estate is responsible for paying the funeral expenses from his assets. The expenses and debts of the estate must be paid before any distribution is made to any of the beneficiaries. Therefore the funeral expenses must be paid before the beneficiary receives her portion from the estate.
Does a Power of Attorney receive a stipend for their services?
It is not typical to pay someone to be power of attorney. Arrangements can certainly be made to compensate them for time and expenses.
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Can you pay for your fathers funeral out of his money if you are designated his executor on his will?
I'm not an attorney but in my experience the answer is yes - that is one of the reasons people make sure there is money in their estate.
When a divorced father passes away and there's only a living will a small life insurance policy for the funeral and Daughter is made power of attorney is she responsible for remaining medical bill?
She is not responsible for the medical bill as long as the didn't sign at the hospital saying she was the responsible party. Was the daughter the beneficiary of the life insurance policy? If the beneficiary of the policy was the estate of the insured then the hospital can file a lien against the estate and life insurance to cover the medical bills. If the beneficiary was a funeral home to pay for a prearranged funeral then the hospital cannot attach the policy proceeds. If the beneficiary was the daughter directly then the hospital cannot claim the life insurance proceeds. However, this leaves the daughter with no obligation to use the entire amount for funeral arrangements.
How often do you pay an attorney that's handling an estate matter?
When ever he sends a bill. Typically it will be monthly.
