Does a power of attorney lapse in death?
06 April 2018
My uncle is retired and spends a large part of his time travelling overseas. Because he is often out of... the country, he provided me, through a Power of Attorney, with the authority to conclude a sale transaction of his beach house on his behalf. A good offer was made which I accepted and signed the agreement of sale. Unfortunately, my uncle tragically passed away but before the property has been transferred. The buyer wants to continue, but I’m unsure whether I can still represent my uncle now that he is deceased?