Property Sale Our With Power Of Attorney In Michigan
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A court petition is necessary.
Reasons to Override A Power of Attorney Once that parent is mentally incapacitated the POA may not be changed; however, there are still reasons a POA may be revoked. Here are a few examples: Michigan Law was not followed and the document is invalid. The principal is being physically abused.
While POA can extend to real estate transactions, power of attorney can only be used to sell a property before death. After the principal's death, the property must be sold through the probate process.
Spouses and other family members usually do not have the right to override a power of attorney. However, if a concerned friend or family member believes that the agent is neglecting, taking advantage of, or otherwise breaching the power of attorney, they can petition the court.
A Michigan real estate power of attorney grants a representative the authority to handle real estate transactions on behalf of someone else. Individuals often use this form if they're unavailable to manage their rental properties or sign closing papers.
Remember, only a principal of sound mind can enact a new power of attorney or designate a new agent. While their loved ones certainly can ask the court to revoke their power of attorney if they are incapacitated and their agent is not serving their best interests, that's where their loved ones' authority stops.
A general power of attorney is normally valid till the principal's life. However, if required and specified, the general power of attorney can be executed with a duration of validity. The duration can be either one year or so.
Family members or a court- appointed guardian can petition to override the POA. Fraud or abuse: If the agent is found to be acting fraudulently or abusing their authority, the POA can be terminated.
Unlike some states, Michigan does not require that sellers involve a lawyer in the house-selling transaction. Even if it's not required, you might decide to engage a lawyer at some point in the process—for example, to review the final contract or to assist with closing details.
If you do not have a health care POA but become unable to make decisions for yourself, no one will have the authority to make health care or mental health care decisions for you unless and until a court appoints a guardian for you.
