If I am the POA beneficiary of my late boyfriend’s pension, am I able to sign this document on his behalf?
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If I am the POA beneficiary of my late boyfriend’s pension, am I able to sign this document on his behalf?
Asked on September 10, 2012 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
Catherine Blackburn / Blackburn Law Firm
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I cannot understand your question. A power of attorney expires upon the death of the principal. Therefore, your POA cannot be used. If you are listed as the beneficiary on his pension, the company will distribute his pension benefits to you without using the POA. If you are not listed as the beneficiary, the pension benefits will be distributed to the person listed. If your boyfriend did not name a beneficiary, an estate will be needed. If he had a will, the beneficiaries will be named in the will. If he did not have a will, your state's statutes will say who receives his estate.
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