Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

My grandmother is in a nursing home with Alzheimer's . My dad is executor of her affairs. Is there any way to pass her house down to a family member for a lower price than what it could be sold for? They want to keep the house in the family


Asked on 5/19/12, 10:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Unless your father has a Power of Attorney that your grandmother signed before she became mentally incapacitated, he cannot do anything with her assets.

In order for the home to be transferred or sold, they should consult with an attorney who concentrates on Elder Law matters.

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Answered on 5/19/12, 11:49 am


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