- 4 - To improve, repair, maintain, manage, insure, rent, lease, sell, release, convey, subject to lien, mortgage, hypothecate, and in any way or manner deal with all or any part of any real or personal property whatsoever, intangible, or any interest therein, which I now own or may hereafter acquire, for me and in my name, and under such terms and conditions, and under such covenants as said attorney shall deem proper; To engage in and transact any and all lawful business of whatever nature or kind for me and in my name; To sign, endorse, execute, acknowledge, deliver, receive and possess such * * * [contracts, agreements, etc.] and such other instruments in writing of whatever kind and nature as may be necessary or proper in the exercise of the rights and powers herein granted. Thus, among other things, Mr. Gulig was authorized to close the purchase of a residence in Waco. After the move to Waco, Sylvia Stone (Ms. Stone) was hired as decedent’s housekeeper and also provided assistance with the care of Mrs. Strangi. On July 31, 1990, decedent executed a new will, naming the Strangi children as the sole residual beneficiaries if Mrs. Strangi predeceased him. This will also designated Mrs. Gulig and Ameritrust Texas, N.A. (Ameritrust), as coexecutors of decedent’s estate. Mrs. Strangi died on December 27, 1990. During 1993, decedent had surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his back; was diagnosed with supranuclear palsy (a brain disorder that would gradually reduce his ability to speak, walk, and swallow); and had prostate surgery. Mr. Gulig thereafter took over decedent’s affairs pursuant to the 1988 power ofPage: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Next
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