I am the executor of a will and am attempting to prove that fraud took place before the relative passed away. However I am having trouble getting the bank to provide the documents that put a suspect individual as POA prior to the relative passing away. What can I do to get the bank to release the paperwork without having to get an attorney?
As executor you should have the right to see that information. If you are being stonewalled at your branch, you need to escalate your request to a regional manager or a supervisor.
If the bank realizes that the power of attorney or the conditions under which the bank accepted the power of attorney are suspect, the bank may be reluctant to share the documents with you, but try taking your request up the ladder a bit, anyhow. If you're unsuccessful, you will probably need to talk to an attorney or ask the probate court to intervene, if it is able to do so.
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As executor you should have the right to see that information. If you are being stonewalled at your branch, you need to escalate your request to a regional manager or a supervisor. 