Can Guardian Appoint Himself Under Durable Power of Attorney for Ward?

 In Durable Powers of Attorney, Real Estate
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Question:

Can a legal guardian of an elderly parent still appoint himself as a durable power of attorney to sell a property without a court’s permission? Then withdraw the guardianship without any penalties or sanctions from the court?

Response:

That’s a creative idea, but no, a guardian can’t sign a durable power of attorney on behalf of the person under guardianship. But there is a variation on that theme that may be possible. The guardian or conservator may be able to get court authority to transfer the property into a revocable trust and subsequently sell the property from the trust.

 

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