Power of Attorney

Mom lives alone but can no longer manage her house. She used to take pride in her home, keeping it in perfect condition. But now the weeds are knee-high, small trees are growing in the gutters and neighbors are concerned. I live 4 hours away and have asked her numerous times to move in with me, but every time I bring up the subject, she refuses to do so. Recently her neighbor called me after she fell. She’s going to be in rehab for a while, but the doctor has told her she cannot go home. Her only option is to move into an assisted living community. Now, how can I sell her house for her?

A POA, which stands for a Power of Attorney, is a legal document prepared by her attorney for YOU to act in HER BEHALF. And this may be a perfect option for you and your mother. If you and your loved ones think about it… preparing for the inevitable is always the best option! Someday, you or your loved one will be ill, mentally, or physically incapacitated, or in hospice care. Why not get your future in order by calling an attorney for Estate Planning? Get a will, a living will and a POA so that there will be no question about what you want done with yourself, your minor children, AND your real estate. And... If you need an estate attorney, call me to refer you to a good one. I love to help. 

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