IMPORTANT FEATURES IN A POWER OF ATTORNEY 

When reviewing or creating a Power of Attorney (POA) document, consider the following important features: 1. Clear and Specific Powers and Scope: Ensure that the document clearly outlines the specific powers granted to the agent and its scope in clear terms. 2....

IS POWER OF ATTORNEY ENOUGH?

While a POA grants someone the authority to act on your behalf, property transactions often require additional documentation and legal safeguards. Here are some reasons why a POA alone may not be enough to buy a property: 1. Title Transfer Requirements: Property...

MYTHS ON POWER OF ATTORNEY

Here are common myths about a Power of Attorney. 1. A POA is just an instruction, and you don’t need a lawyer when preparing it. This is a boat sinking myth as every single word in a POA can make or mar the Principal. A legal guide is infact the first step to...

UNDERSTANDING POWER OF ATTORNEY 

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants someone (the agent or attorney-in-fact) the authority to make decisions and act on behalf of another person (the principal). The person creating the POA (the principal) delegates specific powers to the agent,...

10 SIGNS YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE SCAMMED

1. Too Good to Be True Offers: Unrealistically low prices or exceptional deals might signal a scam. 2. Pressure Tactics: Urgency and pressure to make quick decisions can be a red flag. 3. Incomplete or Vague Information: Lack of detailed property information or...

PERFECTING YOUR TITLE DOCUMENTS

A lot of us upon payment for a property and possession of the Deed of Assignment simply go to sleep with both eyes closed until “breakfast” comes knocking.🙂 Well, that’s why we are here. Right after the execution of your deed of assignment,  the...

C of O: Not Always Enough?

Contrary to what many believe, a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) isn’t always ironclad. It can actually be revoked, set aside, or declared void by a court or the issuing authority. When could this happen? If the root of title behind the C of O doesn’t trace back to...

WISE UP! GET A LAWYER.

We got a call from a prospect now client. He had entered into a deal to buy a property and even made renovations and had been paying in instalments—all based on verbal agreements, no single one in writing.  Three years later, the supposed “seller” now...