Can the “agent” in a power of attorney sign over the deed to the “principles” property to the “agent” themselves?
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Can the “agent” in a power of attorney sign over the deed to the “principles” property to the “agent” themselves?
Power of attorney: Agent “daughter”, Principles “parents” Agent signed deed over to herself then sold house to her daughter. Does her brother (Principles’ son) have any legal recourse?
Asked on December 30, 2011 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the Power of Attorney is for all general purposes then the attorney in fact could indeed use that power to transfer real property of the principles. But if that transfer would be considered an abuse of fiduciary power or a breach of fiduciary duty the brother/son may indeed have a claim here. I think that you are intimating that the transfer was for personal gain or for the gain of her family member and not really sanctioned by the parents. Then the brother/son needs to seek legal help to remove her as a fiduciary (POA) and to set aside the transfer of the property. I is not going to be easy. Good luck.
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