Can I still make decisions for my ex-spouse after death? | NC

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Q: Can I still make decisions for my ex-spouse after death if I had power of attorney? A: No — a power of attorney ends when the person dies, so it does not let you keep handling their property or estate after death. The same is generally true for guardianship authority. After death, control usually shifts to the estate process, and the person with authority is the personal representative…