Is Your Power of Attorney Still Protecting You? AVOID FAMILY CONFUSION BY UNDERSTANDING WHEN A POA ENDS
A power of attorney can be an invaluable part of your estate plan, but it’s not meant to last forever. In New York, there are several situations where a power of attorney ends, and knowing when that happens can help families avoid confusion, delays, and costly mistakes. Because once a power of attorney is no longer valid, your loved one no longer has the authority to act. Common reasons a power of attorney ends. A power of attorney may end automatically upon certain events. One of the most common is the principal’s death. At that point, the agent’s authority ends immediately, and the estate representative takes over. It can also end if the principal revokes it, if the agent dies, resigns, or becomes unable to serve, if the document was created for a limited task that has now been completed, or if the power of attorney includes an expiration date. Sometimes, families only realize this when a bank, title company, or other institution questions whether the document is still valid. Does incapacity end a power of attorney? Usually, no. In New York, many powers of attorney are durable, which means they remain effective even if the principal becomes incapacitated.
That’s one of the reasons they are so helpful. They allow a trusted person to step in and handle financial matters when the principal can no longer do so. That said, older or non-durable documents may work differently. If the power of attorney is not durable, incapacity can end the agent’s authority. When should you review a power of attorney? If you are unsure whether a power of attorney is still valid, it’s wise to pause and review it before relying on it. First, determine whether the principal is still alive, whether the document was revoked or replaced, whether divorce or another life event changed the agent’s authority, and whether the POA was durable in the first place. We can help you move forward. When a power of attorney ends, the need for clarity becomes even more important. Whether you need to update a document, revoke an outdated one, or determine what comes next after a loved one’s death, we are here to help.
Contact our office today because the right guidance now can prevent unnecessary stress later.
MANGO GLAZED CHICKEN MICHELE’S RECIPE CORNER
INGREDIENTS Mango Glaze • 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce • 1 tbsp honey • 1 tbsp rice vinegar • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening) Chicken • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces • Salt and pepper • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tbsp olive oil
DIRECTIONS 1. In blender, blend mango until smooth. 2. Pour purée into small saucepan and add soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. 3. Stir to combine. 4. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and cook 5–6 minutes. 5. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until glaze thickens, about 1–2 minutes. 6. Remove from heat and set aside. 7. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 8. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. 9. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping occasionally. 10. Reduce heat to low.
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11. Pour mango glaze over chicken and toss to coat. 12. Let it simmer 2–3 minutes to fully caramelize.
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