Agency
In NH, when an agency relationship is terminated by the principal's death, the agent must:
AContinue representing the estate as the deceased principal's agent
BCease acting on behalf of the principal immediately, as death terminates the agency✓ Correct
CSeek instruction from the court before stopping any activities
DContinue until the estate's executor confirms termination
Explanation
Death of the principal automatically terminates the agency relationship in NH. The agent must cease acting on the principal's behalf immediately. The agent has no authority to continue unless a new agency relationship is established with the estate's legal representative.
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