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I am assuming that you are in Oregon and that Oregon law applies. Your question does not make sense as you have stated it. Death revokes all agency including powers of appointment. If the grantor of your power of appointment died, the power of appointment is no longer effective. If the person who died left a Will, you may be nominated as the personal representative in the Will. If so, you can probate the Will and be appointed the personal representative by the court or prepare a small estate affidavit if the estate is not composed of too much in assets and is simple enough.

Is the property held as tenants in common or is the property held by the estate. That makes a big difference. If the individuals mown the property as tenants in common, is it possible to partition. This is complex question, you should probably gather the specifics and sit down and met with an attorney to address the options and costs.

Did he have a will? You should contact an attorney in your area to determine who has his will and who is going to handle the probate. It is entirely possible that your father left everything to his girlfriend. You need to attack this problem with legal help.