Superman05
New Member
Pennsylvania
Hello everyone,
Here's a situation I'm attempting to figure out what to do:
A man who is dying gives power of attorney to his ex-girlfriend. With the power of attorney, she puts up 2 of his homes for sale. She signs a contract for a 6 month listing with the broker.
A couple of months later, she tells the broker that he is too sick and withdraws the properties from the market. The sick man dies soon afterward.
Now, I am the administrator of his estate. I list the 2 properties with a different broker.
The first broker says the contract has not expired and that he is entitled to sell the property for the remainder of the contract.
Question: Who is right? Can I put up the properties for sale with a broker or do I have to abide by the power of attorney where a contract was signed when the man was alive?
My Thoughts:
I've been told, offhandedly, that death does not revoke a contract. Is this true?
Thanks a lot for your help, I really appreciate it!
Hello everyone,
Here's a situation I'm attempting to figure out what to do:
A man who is dying gives power of attorney to his ex-girlfriend. With the power of attorney, she puts up 2 of his homes for sale. She signs a contract for a 6 month listing with the broker.
A couple of months later, she tells the broker that he is too sick and withdraws the properties from the market. The sick man dies soon afterward.
Now, I am the administrator of his estate. I list the 2 properties with a different broker.
The first broker says the contract has not expired and that he is entitled to sell the property for the remainder of the contract.
Question: Who is right? Can I put up the properties for sale with a broker or do I have to abide by the power of attorney where a contract was signed when the man was alive?
My Thoughts:
I've been told, offhandedly, that death does not revoke a contract. Is this true?
Thanks a lot for your help, I really appreciate it!
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