Can an Executor Appoint an Agent With a Power of Attorney While the Executor is Out of State?
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An executor may appoint an agent to carry out certian acts. However, a power of attorney may not be used to make a court appearance for the executor. While it may be possible in some instances that an entity might accept power of attorney to act on behalf of an executor, it is possible that some entities will require the person who has been granted letters testamentary to act and a power of attorney to act on such person's behalf will likely be denied. Acceptance of a power of attorney may vary according to the policies of the entity involved. We suggest you call the testator's bank to inquire about their regulations regarding acceptance of an executor's power of attorney to collect assets of a deceased and that should give you a good idea of what to expect.