Hi, I’m planning to sell my ancestral home in India, but I live in the US. My sister wants to handle the sale while I’m away. Do I need to provide any paperwork for her to sell the property legally? Thanks for your help!

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Law Forum › Category: Property › Hi, I’m planning to sell my ancestral home in India, but I live in the US. My sister wants to handle the sale while I’m away. Do I need to provide any paperwork for her to sell the property legally? Thanks for your help!
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

Hi, I’m planning to sell my ancestral home in India, but I live in the US. My sister wants to handle the sale while I’m away. Do I need to provide any paperwork for her to sell the property legally? Thanks for your help!

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Yes, you will need to provide a Power of Attorney (POA) document authorizing your sister to act on your behalf for selling the property. This document needs to be legally executed and attested by an Indian consulate in the US.

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