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If someone has given you a Power of Attorney to act on their behalf you can only sell their interest in the property. If there is another owner of the property they would need to sign the deed in order for their interest to be included in the conveyance.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf the individual has been given that power. Normally the power of attorney will have to specify that they can sell real property such as land. And if it is drawn up properly it will specify what land they have the authority to sell.
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∙ 12y agoNo. power of attorney expires upon the death of the principal. The attorney in fact under the POA has no authority to sell the decedent's property.
No. power of attorney expires upon the death of the principal. The attorney in fact under the POA has no authority to sell the decedent's property.
No. power of attorney expires upon the death of the principal. The attorney in fact under the POA has no authority to sell the decedent's property.
No. power of attorney expires upon the death of the principal. The attorney in fact under the POA has no authority to sell the decedent's property.
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∙ 13y agoNO. A POA expires at the death of the principal. At that time an executor or administrator must be appointed by the probate court to settle the decedent's estate.
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∙ 12y agoNo. power of attorney expires upon the death of the principal. The attorney in fact under the POA has no authority to sell the decedent's property.
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∙ 8y agoIf that is within the powers granted in the document, yes. Often the ability to sell real property is specifically excluded from the power of attorney.
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∙ 12y agoYes.
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If a person that reserves a life estate in property but does not occupy the property becomes incapacitated and has a power of attorney does the appointed person have control over the property?
The power of attorney will have control of the property as long as the individual remains living. The life estate and the power of attorney expire on the death of the grantor.
Can a person in the UK with power of attorney use funds or convert property for personal benefit?
I live in Canada, and it should be the same there as it is here. If you have power of attorney over someones funds, you have the authority to do so with those funds as has been given you under that authority, but there are many ways that one can benefit from doing so, but you can't take anything that isn't yours to take from a paticular person or their estate unless it has been agreed to when you entered into the power of attorney!
What happens if a person sold a property of a deceased person and used a power of attorney?
A POA is extinguished at the moment of death. If a POA was used to sell the property of a deceased person the sale was null and void. The former attorney-in-fact had no legal interest in the property, couldn't sell it and committed a fraud. The buyer did not get title to the property.
Does a will over power a powerof attorney?
The fact that there is a will doesn't matter. The power of attorney is valid until the death of the person it is associated with, or it is revoked, whichever comes first. The guardian is responsible for taking care of the individual. If the person handing the money (power of attorney) can't agree, they will have to go to the probate court for resolution.
If no will can the Power of Attorney be used as a will?
A power of attorney is not a will! The power of attorney ended on the death of the grantor. An estate will have to be opened and the law of intestacy will be applied to the property.
Can a power of attorney dispose of property indicated in the will in a manner not indicated in the will?
A power of attorney would not usually be involved in disposing of estate assets. That would be done by an executor. If the person who granted the power of attorney is still alive the dispositions indicated in a last will and testament are probably irrelevant.
Are you responsible for person finances after death with a general power of attorney?
A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the power of attorney is no longer valid.
What happens to the durable power of attorney when the person passes?
The power of attorney represents a living person. The durable power of attorney will end with the death of the grantor.
Is a power of attorney still valid after the principal dies?
A power of attorney terminates when the principal dies.
Who is more powerful the person with will power or the person with power of attorney?
It depends on whether the person is living or dead. A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the power of attorney is no longer valid. Then the Executor takes over.
Can person with a power of attorney take property from other residents when they live in another state?
An attorney in fact under a power of attorney acts on behalf of the principal and has the authority to handle the principal's business and property. If the principal has property in another state the AIF can collect it on behalf of the principal. If the property does not belong to the principal then the AIF has no authority to take it.An attorney in fact under a power of attorney acts on behalf of the principal and has the authority to handle the principal's business and property. If the principal has property in another state the AIF can collect it on behalf of the principal. If the property does not belong to the principal then the AIF has no authority to take it.An attorney in fact under a power of attorney acts on behalf of the principal and has the authority to handle the principal's business and property. If the principal has property in another state the AIF can collect it on behalf of the principal. If the property does not belong to the principal then the AIF has no authority to take it.An attorney in fact under a power of attorney acts on behalf of the principal and has the authority to handle the principal's business and property. If the principal has property in another state the AIF can collect it on behalf of the principal. If the property does not belong to the principal then the AIF has no authority to take it.
i have power of attorney over my daughter for property she owns in tx.she is in process of a devorce now.can anyone try to invole the land in the devorce/with me being power of attorney?
If the property was owned jointly with her spouse or his name is on the deed, this is community property and he gets half, regardless of power of attorney.
