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Can anyone other than the homeowner write a lease on a property?
No. Not unless they are an agent of the homeowner under a valid Power of Attorney or other agency agreement.
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.
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 property manager legally sign a lease on behalf of an owner?
Yes, a property manager can legally sign a lease on behalf of an owner if they have been given the authority to do so through a written agreement or power of attorney.
If someone has a power of attorney does the POA also get a share of their settlement claim?
No. A power of attorney does not carry with it an automatic right to compensation in any form.
Can a wife sign a rental agreement in her husband name?
Not unless she is his attorney in fact under a power of attorney.
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.
Can a power of attorney lease a property?
You can look in your state statutes to see what authority an agent may be granted in a power of attorney.
Which is the ruling document - a Will or a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property?
The will should take precedence. A power of attorney ends on the death of the grantor.
What is the name of a document giving written authority?
Power of Attorney. Agency agreement.
Can an attorney-in-fact under a Power of Attorney sell off investments which were left to someone else and then keep the proceeds?
A Power of Attorney expires immediately upon the death of the principal. The attorney-in-fact has no power whatsoever to do anything with property after the death of the principal. You should discuss this situation with an attorney ASAP or with someone in your local district attorney's office. The attorney-in-fact had no legal power to sell property of the decedent and can be criminally prosecuted.
Can our son sign closing real estate agreement using an Enduring Power of Attorney?
Yes as long as both owners executed the Enduring Power of Attorney.
