If you have POA of one parent 7 not over the other & the parent you have POA over dies before th

My sister says she had power of attorney over my dad he died in 2007 my mom and dad were married my mom died in 2009 and no one was her power of attorney so is the power of attorney my sister have voided or not?
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janetwashington
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Asked Feb 09, 2011
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Power of Attorney allows one person to have control over the affairs of another LIVING person. Once they die, control is passed to their will. In the absence of a will, the property is divided according to the laws of where your parents lived.
Rob
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Answered Feb 09, 2011
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Do you happen to know where I can get a copy of that law so I can get it?
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janetwashington Feb 09, 2011
From the link at the bottom:

"On the other hand, modern state laws did not eliminate the rule on death voiding a power of attorney. As soon as the agent knows the principal has died, the power of attorney is void."

http://www.premack.com/columns/2006/2006-12-05.htm
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