Limited Power of Attorney for Real Property

Transfer of real estate.
Grant another person the authority to buy or sell property for you.
Limited Power of Attorney for Real Property

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Former probate and family judge Shana Lahti has created a simple, online DIY Limited Power of Attorney to Transfer Real Property process that anyone can follow to easily handle their Limited Power of Attorney for Real Property. Many people overspend on this service by hiring an expensive lawyer, but you don’t need to! You can handle your own LPOA for Real Property paperwork!

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What is Limited Power of Attorney for Real Property
and why might you need it?

A Limited Power of Attorney to transfer real estate is a legal document that grants another person the authority to act on your behalf for a specific purpose.

If you’re considering buying or selling real estate in Michigan, you may need to sign a Limited Power of Attorney to allow someone else to handle real estate transactions on your behalf.

In the case of real estate transactions, an LPOA allows someone else to buy or sell property for you.

Why you may need an LPOA

Transactions from outside the state

If you’re buying or selling property in Michigan but don’t live in the state, you may need an LPOA to allow someone else to handle the transaction for you.

Limited mobility or unavailable

If you’re unable to physically attend the closing of a real estate transaction, an LPOA can allow your attorney-in-fact (aka agent) to attend the closing and sign documents on your behalf.

Traveling

If you’re out of town on business or on vacation during a real estate transaction, an LPOA can allow someone else to handle the transaction for you.

Not Sure if DIY is For You?

If you have questions that need answering before you begin to process your paperwork, you can always schedule a private consultation with former probate and family judge Shana Lahti. One-on-one consultations are provided through Lahti Legal Services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs are for informational purposes only.  The information contained in this document is not legal advice.  If you need legal assistance, you should contact an attorney or schedule a consultation at MI Easy Forms.

Limited Power of Attorney (LPOA) for Real Property

A limited power of attorney (LPOA) for real property is a legal document that grants another person the authority to act on your behalf to purchase or transfer ownership of specific real property for a limited period.

In an LPOA for real property an attorney-in-fact (also known as an agent) is the person that you will be designating to handle your real estate transaction.

MI Easy Forms LPOA for real property allows you to delegate authority to another person to sign legal documents (i.e., deeds, mortgages, and other related documents) related to the purchase or sale of real property on your behalf, to facilitate a closing for a real estate transaction.

You can appoint any adult who is legally competent to act as your attorney-in-fact (agent) under a limited power of attorney for real property. The person you appoint should be someone you trust to act in your best interests and to carry out your wishes.

Yes, a limited power of attorney to transfer real property in Michigan can be customized to meet your specific needs. You can specify the scope of the authority you are delegating to your agent, as well as any limitations or conditions on that authority. MI Easy Forms limited power of attorney to transfer real property gives broad power to do anything necessary for the sale or purchase of a specific piece of real property.

The limited power of attorney that is available to purchase through MI Easy Forms provides the power to sign and execute all purchase and sale agreements, deeds, bills of sale, other transfer documents, closing statements, and all documents customarily required to complete a real estate closing in the state of Michigan, and to deal with any title company, taxing, or governmental authority, as fully as you could do if personally present.

You are not required to hire an attorney to draft a limited power of attorney to transfer real property in Michigan, however if you are unsure if the limited power of attorney provided by MI Easy Forms will meet your needs in the real estate transaction, you should contact an attorney to review your limited power of attorney or schedule a consultation at MI Easy Forms.

Yes, a LOPA to transfer real property in Michigan can be revoked at any time, if you are mentally competent to do so. You should gather any copies of your LPOA and notify anyone that is involved in the real estate transaction that you have revoked your LPOA.

You will need the following information:

  1. Name and address of person you are appointing as your attorney-in-fact (agent).
  2. Street address (if any), city, township, and county where property is located.
  3. Full legal description and tax ID number of the real property for the transaction.

Other states may have different requirements, so you should contact an attorney in the state where the property is located.

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