Me and my mother has a home together ,she has recently been diagnosed with dementia, my sister saying she has power of attorney over our mother, does that legally give her of the home?
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If your mother signed a valid durable power of attorney, naming your sister as the agent, all that does is give your sister the ability to make decisions on behalf of your mother. The verbiage of that durable power of attorney document will be important - if it gives the agent power to enter into real estate transactions, then your sister would be able to sell, rent, mortgage the real estate (assuming your mother is the sole owner....if you own it together, then your sister can't do anything without your consent).
More information and facts are needed to give you a clearer answer as to her rights and your rights to the home.
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https://www.elderneedslaw.com/power-of-attorney
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