POWER OF ATTORNEY & ESTATE SALES
Power of Attorney & Estate Sales
Selling for another person or an estate requires the authority to act and supporting documentation. Contact us early to review the circumstances.
Establish signing authority
Provide the power of attorney or estate documents and information about the registered owners. We assess the legal documentation needed for the proposed sale.
Plan around the timeline
Additional steps may be required before a transfer can proceed. Discuss deadlines and document availability early so the closing expectations are realistic.
Verify the authority to sell
A person acting under a power of attorney or as an estate trustee must have authority relevant to the transaction. The title records and supporting documents should be considered together.
Provide the source documents
Send the power of attorney or estate documentation, any court certificate or order, and the agreement. Additional information may be needed before authority and signing arrangements can be confirmed.
Estate administration and sale terms
An estate sale can involve timing, beneficiary interests, tax questions, and administration responsibilities beyond the property closing itself. A sale under a power of attorney raises a different authority and capacity context.
Match the agreement to the circumstances
Representations, possession, documents, and completion conditions should reflect what the seller can lawfully provide. Coordinate any estate or tax advice with the property transaction.
Signing, registration, and proceeds
We discuss the legal requirements for executing documents, satisfying registered charges, completing the transfer, and distributing proceeds in accordance with lawful instructions.
Raise deadlines and family concerns early
Identify upcoming dates, unresolved authority issues, or disputed instructions. We assess the scope and any need for additional counsel rather than assume that every administration issue belongs in the closing retainer.
Establish authority before relying on a closing date
Authority questions can affect what may be signed and how proceeds are held or distributed. Explain any unresolved administration or family dispute at the start. We identify the property-closing work and discuss what must be addressed separately before the transaction can proceed.
Documents to prepare
- Agreement and property-title information
- Power of attorney or estate authority documents
- Relevant court certificates, orders, or directions
- Details of mortgages and proposed proceeds handling
Let’s discuss your next step
Contact Maki Law for practical guidance on your property transaction or construction matter.
416-991-4775 · contact@maki.law
136A Avenue Rd, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2H6
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contact@maki.law
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