Q: Someone is trying to sell us property that was left to a minor but is P.O.A over the minor. How does this work?
This is what we are being told. This property is less then 2 acres. There was previously a house on it which caught fire and is not salvageable. At one point we were told the grandmother left the property and all on it to a grandchild. The power of attorney is trying to selling it as an individual, but I am not sure if he can do this? The child is only said to be 13 years old. How do I go to obtain correct information about the property and who can actually sell it?
A: That conveyance would not be enforceable. Hire an attorney to search the title and determine ownership. Seller needs their own attorney to get Court authorization for sale of property of a minor. POA means nothing.
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