Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

If some one gives you power of attorney can you be able to handle all the transactions that consist on selling a home that is in another state ( Puerto Rico) The person has medical reason why she cant fly.


Asked on 1/08/12, 6:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Messutta

First, Puerto Rico is not a US state; it is a territory. If the home is there, then the best thing to do is make sure that Puerto Rico would recognize a power of attorney made under Illinois law. An attorney there, or a title insurance company, can probably provide a form that is locally approved, but it is probably worthwhile also having an Illinois power too.

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Answered on 1/09/12, 10:58 am


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