Question: If an elderly seller (sole owner) lists a vacant property utilizing a Power of Attorney, sells firm with a quick closing date, but dies before closing. How can the …
Decluttering when Selling a Property
Decluttering when selling a property offers several advantages. Here are some of the key benefits: In summary, decluttering when selling a property helps create a visually appealing, functional, and well-maintained …
Downsizing for Seniors: Embracing Simplicity and Enhancing Well-Being
As seniors enter a new chapter in their lives, many find themselves contemplating downsizing. Transitioning from a large family home to a smaller, more manageable space can offer numerous benefits, …
Power of Attorney and Death
Question: I sold my client’s home pursuant to a Power of Attorney The home was supposed to close last week but due to the Buyer’s circumstances, it’s been delayed 3 …
Rising Seniors Population and Downsizing
As the baby boomer generation continues to age, more and more individuals are looking for ways to downsize their homes and simplify their lives. One demographic that is particularly interested …
Power of Attorney for Personal Care
A Power of Attorney for Personal Care is a legal document that allows an individual (the “grantor”) to appoint another person the “attorney-in-fact” or “agent” or “attorney” to make personal …
Loss of Mental Capacity by Sellers
(Ontario) Question: You are the potential Listing Agent and both the husband and the wife (elderly couple) are concerned that the other partner is losing his/her faculties. Answer: Incapacity, incompetency, …
Estate Sale: Who’s the Client?
Sometimes, this is a little more complicated than it would seem. Mary Jones had three daughters: Marie, Cathy and Joan. Marie was just like an extra mother because she was …