Posted on: 07th Mar, 2007 09:07 am
My father passed away August of 1999 and my fathers name is still on the deed. I have Power of attorney for my mother who now has alzheimers and I want the deed put into my sisters name so when we sell it won't affect her Social Security benefits. How can I resolve this problem? What specifically must I do to get this done? I can't afford a lawyer!
With a power of attorney you have the right to sell or gift the property on your mother's behalf. You should contact a lawyer to draft the property transfer deed and then sign in on your mother's behalf as the grantor.
You have mentioned that you are not in a position to afford a lawyer but it is advisable to consult a lawyer in this situation.
t. gilliam
You have mentioned that you are not in a position to afford a lawyer but it is advisable to consult a lawyer in this situation.
t. gilliam
As Gilliam said it is important to consult a lawyer while you transfer property to your sister. You have mentioned that it will be difficult for you to get a lawyer because of financial problems but it is important to take advice from a lawyer in such a situation.
Welcome Islavender,
If you sell property, it will not affect your mother's social security benefits. Your mother's name is not on the deed and hence the benefits she is supposed to get may not be affected.
If you sell property, it will not affect your mother's social security benefits. Your mother's name is not on the deed and hence the benefits she is supposed to get may not be affected.