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Declared Bankrupt,Can I Become Power of attorney?

Hi

I am declared bankrupt,my mother passed away,Was wondering if i could put my name down for power of attorney?What does the law say regarding this matter?If i went ahead with the power of attorney would any unpaid debts require to be paid?Any help/advice would be appreciated.

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  • debtinfo
    debtinfo Posts: 7,012 Forumite
    do you mean executor of the will
    Hi, im Debtinfo, i am an ex insolvency examiner and over the years have personally dealt with thousands of bankruptcy cases.
    Please note that any views i put forth are not those of my former employer The Insolvency Service and do not constitute professional advice, you should always seek professional advice before entering insolvency proceedings.
  • dojoman
    dojoman Posts: 12,027 Forumite
    In answer to your question, no a bankrupt cannot be a lasting power of attorney, but as your mother has passed away already, as DI has already asked is it an executor of the will you mean?
    :pB&SC No. 298
    Life`s Tragedy is that we get OLD too soon
    and WISE too late!
  • Ok thanks someone else is claiming it,thanks for all replioes :j
  • debtinfo
    debtinfo Posts: 7,012 Forumite
    Will you be due anything under the will
    Hi, im Debtinfo, i am an ex insolvency examiner and over the years have personally dealt with thousands of bankruptcy cases.
    Please note that any views i put forth are not those of my former employer The Insolvency Service and do not constitute professional advice, you should always seek professional advice before entering insolvency proceedings.
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