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So sorry your elderly friend had passed away this past summer. Once a person passes, then the Power of Attorney is no longer in force. What is now in force is the Executor of the Will. I thought it was the CPA who was the Executor of the Will. Is that correct?
Instead of focusing on what was lost from the promises, focus on the part that you were helping out a friend for many years. Hopefully someone like you will come along and help you the same way when you are much older. Chalk it up as being a really kind, unselfish human being, worthy of a lot of pats on your back :)
As for the handyman being Power of Attorney... that stopped once the person [the elderly person] had passed on. It is now up to the Executor of the Will to take the Will to probate. If there is a lot of money involved with the estate, chances are there was also a Revocable Trust.
How were you forbidden BY LAW? Is there an injunction/restraining order against you? These aren't issued for spurious reasons. What was the basis for the legal action against you?
There's obviously more to this situation that has been written.
I suspect the POA suspects that you're after some of the estate assets and feels you should be kept away for the benefit of the person you cared for.
However, I would ask if you're that concerned about getting paid, why did you work for free for this person for 10 years?
If you saw the Will and it said that the estate goes to the Animal Friends, then that is where the money will go. It doesn't matter how many relatives you find. Curious, when you see this Will? And how do you know that the CPA/Executor and Handyman will be receiving money from the estate? Chances are the CPA will receive a fee for handling the estate, that is not uncommon.
If you still wish to pursue this, contact an Elder Law attorney in your area.