If I am the beneficiary of a will. Should I give the executor of the estate I inherited power of attorney?

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   Paul Johnson

   New York Probate Attorney

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   Answered October 12, 2010 07:32. It would depend upon the powers enumerated in the power of attorney. Typically, however, there would be no reason for a beneficiary to give an executor a power of attorney. Are you sure that it is not another document, such as a consent to the exector's appointment or a waiver of process?

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