Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

hoint tendency

Is it true if something happened to my husband and he was unable to give permission to me to sell home or borrow money on the home even tho it is in joint tendency, I could not do anything unless I was already signed in as his power of attorney ?


Asked on 11/14/06, 2:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: hoint tendency

You would have to get his power of attorney to act on his behalf in selling the house. Please call for an appointment.

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Answered on 11/15/06, 1:01 pm
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC

Re: hoint tendency

That is correct. To convey or mortgage property in joint tenancy requires the signature of both joint tenants (or a qualifed agent under a POA).

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Answered on 11/14/06, 7:12 pm


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