Q: if I sent a power of attorney for the purpose of inheritance and in return i was asked to sign a special power of
prepared by an attorney in Puerto Rico, is this the law there? Do i have to sign it? This POA was given to my stepfather who is the seller and it is his attorney. They are in the process of closing and are waiting for me to sign. i don't really understand the verbiage since it is in spanish and not comfortable signing. is this the law in Puerto Rico
A:
1. You never sign something you don't understand.
2. You don't do anything until someone explains why you are being asked to do it.
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