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.
Sue joined Walker Foster in 2011 bringing with her over 30 years of legal office experience. She originally came as a Conveyancing Assistant and, although she enjoyed this role immensely, Sue’s aspirations lay with taking on her own caseload.

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Sue HartleySenior Conveyancing ExecutiveFast forward to today and Sue is a highly regarded Conveyancing Executive, and whilst not legally qualified she has over 10 years’ experience in managing a varied caseload including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, newbuild purchases, Transfers of Equity and Re-Mortgages. She works under the direct supervision of the Head of Conveyancing and Director of the firm who also has over 20 years’ conveyancing experience.
She has developed important and beneficial links with the area’s Estate Agents and Mortgage Advisers. Her attention to detail ensures she delivers on her promise to provide a first-class service to her clients at what can be a stressful time.
In her spare time Sue enjoys walking her two Labradors, cross stitching, reading, watching movies and eating in nice restaurants.
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