Foreclosure

questions & answers

Question: My husband inherited his father's home 2years ago. He went to prison before changing the deed and title in his name. Now the home is in forcloser . I as his wife am not in the will. Can I sell the home while he's in prison with his permission

Answer: You will need a special power of attorney signed by your husband that authorizes you to sell the house.
You can go to the website for the Arizona Superior Court, select your county and go to the self-help center.  I am giving you the website for Maricopa County because it has a Special Power of Attorney form and instructions.  It would be a good idea to consult a lawyer since the house is in foreclosure.  There are 3 programs in Arizona that you can use to get some inexpensive legal advice and guidance.  One is the Modest Means Program.  For a $75.00 fee, the Modest Means Program will arrange a one hour consult with an experienced attorney.  The telephone number is (866) 637-5341. Both the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Pima County Bar Association have lawyer referral services that offer a 30 minute consult with an experienced attorney.  Maricopa County's Lawyer Referral Service offers a 30 minute consultation for a fee of $40.00. The telephone number is (602) 257-4434.  Pima County's Lawyer Referral Service offers a 30 minute consultation for a fee of $35.00.  The telephone number is (520) 623-4625.