Do you need a Will if you have a Power of Attorney?

Recently I was asked by a prospective client if she needed to have a will drawn up for her mother.  The fear was that going through probate after her mother died would be too much of a hassle for the family.  This particular individual had been told that since she held her mother's Power of Attorney that this would give her the authority she needed after her mother passed to handle the estate herself.  This is not true.  A Power of Attorney is only effective during the life of the individual.  If there is a Will, then the Executor under the Will shall administer the deceased's estate.  If the individual passes without a Will, then the Probate Court will have to name an Administor to handle the affairs of the deceased's estate.

If you are looking to provide guideance for your family upon your passing, then allow The Law Offices of Andrew E. Farmer assist you in creating your Will.  Our licensed Tennessee attorneys can also assist you in your Medical Power of Attorney,  Durable Power of Attorney and other estate planning matters.  Our offic may be reached by calling (865) 428-6737 and our attorneys practice in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and throughout all of Sevier, Jefferson, Cocke, Blount & Knox Counties.