A durable power of attorney becomes void and invalid upon the death of the principal. The principal can delegate authority to an agent using a written power of attorney designation. But the agent’s authority is limited only to those acts the principal himself has power or authority to perform. At death, the principal’s power to…

A last will and testament combined with a living trust are two estate planning tools that form a foundation in many individual and family estate plans. Under Utah law, a living trust does not replace a will or make the will unnecessary. Instead, the two work together. A living trust can be used to manage…