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johnmc29

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What is the name of your state? SC

HELP!!!!
My step-father recently passed away. My step-brother's wife had been appointed power of attorney 8/2001. I was named trustee/personal representative in the will. However, my step-brother's wife signed over the deed to the house (only asset to the estate) to herself and my step-brother using her durable power of attorney. Is this legal? She did this 5 days before he died. This does not benefit him. Can she use the poa prior to filing it at the clerk of court?
Thanks:(
 


Dandy Don

Senior Member
Your questions are a little bit complex and can only be answered by a business law attorney.

Was the home paid for completely or is there still a mortgage on it? Only a real estate attorney can tell you if she was legally authorized to do what she did.

Why do you say that what she did does not benefit the step-brother? What is the value of the home?
 
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johnmc29

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The house did have a mortgage. The purchase price $58,000. He paid $30,000 down. Payments only $200/month. I was referring to the transfer of the deed would not benefit my step-father.
Thanks,
 

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