Does Power of Attorney End at Death?
Caring for a loved one and dealing with legal responsibilities calls for clear, careful guidance. Many people ask: does power of attorney end at death? The straightforward answer is yes.
Lee qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2017. In 2019 he attended Leicester De Montfort University to complete the GDL and LPC and cross qualified to come a Solicitor in 2022.

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Lee KirbySenior SolicitorHe has spent his career to date, approximately 14 years, at a local law firm, before joining Walker Foster in March 2023.
Lee advises on all aspects of Private Client Law, including; Will drafting, Inheritance Tax planning, estate administration, trust creation and administration, General and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications. He is also an affiliated member of STEP.
Lee has grown up in West Yorkshire and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He is big on sport, mainly football, being a lifelong Leeds United fan, as well as rugby league.
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