A durable power of attorney (POA) enables your elderly parent (called the principal in the power of attorney document) to appoint an agent, such as a trusted relative or friend, to handle specific health, legal and financial responsibilities. There are two types of power of attorney:
Deeds are also categorized based on the type of title warranties provided by the grantor. The general warranty deed, for example, provides the highest level of protection to the buyer. The quitclaim deed, on the other hand, typically provides the least buyer protection. The different types of deeds include:
Of all the real estate deeds, general warranty deeds provide the most protection to the grantee (buyer). This type of deed guarantees that the grantor (seller) holds clear title to a piece of real estate and has a right to sell it to the grantee.The guarantee is not limited to the time the grantor owned the property as with a special warranty deed; rather, it extends back to the property's earliest title.f all the real estate deeds, general warranty deeds provide the most protection to the grantee (buyer). This type of deed guarantees that the grantor (seller) holds clear title to a piece of real estate and has a right to sell it to the grantee.