Can my sister who is power of attorney sell my mother's house without my signature?

If she has a valid power of attorney from your mother, then she can act for your mother to the extent set out in the power of attorney. As far as "your part" going to New Jersey, I have no idea what you're talking about. However, if you mean that your mother is deceased, then a power of attorney isn't going to allow her to act at all. She'll need to be appointed as executor or administrator of the estate.

If the POA allows for the sale of real estate, then if you sister is the exclusive power holder and mom signed this document, the real estate can be sold by her. However, the proceeds can only be used for mom's benefit and your sister does not just get to keep them. She needs to account for them and they are not her monies. You need to immediately retain counsel in NJ challenging this POA and to get a court to remove her as a POA or revoke the power of attorney since it appears as if she is getting ready to steal assets from your mom. Do not wait; get experienced estate counsel involved before it is too late. Hope this helps. If you think this post was helpful, please check the thumbs up (helpful) tab below and/or designate my answer as best answer. Thanks. LEGAL DISCLAIMER Mr. Fromm is licensed to practice law in PA with offices in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. His phone number is 215-735-2336 or his email address is listed below. Mr. Fromm is ethically required to state that the response herein is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/ client relationship. Also, there are no recognized legal specialties under Pennsylvania law. Any references to a trust, estate or tax lawyer refer only to the fact that Mr. Fromm limits his practice to these areas of the law. These responses are only in the form of legal education and are intended to only provide general information about the matter within the question. Oftentimes the question does not include significant and important facts and timelines that if known could significantly change the reply or make such reply unsuitable. Mr. Fromm strongly advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in their state in order to ensure proper advice is received. By using this site you understand and agree that there is no attorney client relationship or confidentiality between you and the attorney responding. This site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney that practices in the subject area in your jurisdiction, who is familiar with your specific facts and all of the circumstances and with whom you have an attorney client relationship. The law changes frequently and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The information and materials provided are general in nature, and may not apply to a specific factual or legal circumstance described in the question or omitted from the question. Circular 230 Disclaimer - Any information in this comment may not be used to eliminate or reduce penalties by the IRS or any other governmental agency.