Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

My mother is dying of cancer and very incoherent because of the medication. How do I become her power of attorney? I am already her health care sarrogate. She has property that needs to be sold, can I sell it for her?


Asked on 10/11/09, 1:23 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

If she no longer has the mental capacity to grant you power of attorney, then you cannot.

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Answered on 10/11/09, 11:14 am
Frank J. Pyle Probate Attorney Throughout Florida

Too late. You would have to have her declared incapacitated by the court and be appointed her guardian. Then you may petition the court for permission to sell the property. You would need an attorney.

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Answered on 10/13/09, 5:41 pm


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