Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Contracts

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No, she cannot legally sign on behalf of her spouse unless she has a valid Power of Attorney giving her the authority to do so. If she does it without a Power of Attorney, she has committed forgery and the Contract may not be enforceable.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.