Is Probate Required if I have power of attorney?
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Is Probate Required if I have power of attorney?
The person who had Power of Attorney may well be the Executor or Administrator of the Estate. So the fact that you had Power of Attorney has no influence over whether or not Probate is needed. Instead, this will depend on what assets the deceased owned, and whether these assets were owned in their sole name.
Can I sell my mums house with power of attorney?
Answer: Those appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can sell property on behalf the person who appointed them, provided there are no restrictions set out in the LPA. You can sell your mother’s house as you and your sister were both appointed to act jointly and severally.
Does a will override power of attorney?
As the power of attorney gives an individual the ability to make financial and legal decisions for you, you may be wondering whether this person is able to create, change or challenge a will in your name. The short answer is no.
