Whiting v. Marine Midland Bank — Western

Edward M. Horey J.

On August 23, 1973, Leah Whiting executed a general statutory power of attorney naming as attorney in fact one Elsie Stuhlmiller a long time friend and a former business associate of Mrs. Whiting’s husband.

As they developed, the principal duties of the attorney in fact were to conduct all necessary business transactions for Mrs. Whiting with the Marine Midland Bank-Western, executor of the estate of Mrs. Whiting’s deceased husband.

All transactions between the attorney in fact and the executor bank relative to the estate administration were harmonious until April 3, 1974. At…