Can power of attorney complete taxes for her sister and have the refund go to sister's bank account?

Sister died 6/22/20 and I am filing taxes now due to extension. I have legal POA

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Can power of attorney complete taxes for her sister and have the refund go to sister's bank account?

Power of Attorney expires upon death.

Only the executor or personal representative can file the final tax return.

You must establish an Estate Account at a bank to get any refund. Again you must be executor or Administrator of the estate..

Can power of attorney complete taxes for her sister and have the refund go to sister's bank account?

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