February 4, 2026 | Real Estate Advice
Power of Attorney & Executor Responsibilities in Ontario Real Estate
When acting as a Power of Attorney or executor, real estate decisions often carry legal and financial implications. Understanding authority, timing, and responsibilities is essential to avoiding delays and complications.
At Urban Group Realty, we help POAs, executors, and families navigate real estate decisions with clarity and confidence. We also work closely with reputable lawyers and trusted financial advisors to support every stage of the process.
Power of Attorney vs Executor: Understanding Authority
A Power of Attorney has authority while a person is alive. An executor’s authority begins after death. This distinction determines who can manage or sell real estate.
👉 Learn more in the difference between a Power of Attorney and an executor in Ontario.
When a Power of Attorney Can Sell a Home
POAs may sell property only under specific conditions and must act in the homeowner’s best interest.
👉 This is explored further in when a Power of Attorney can sell a house in Ontario.
Executor Responsibilities in Real Estate Transactions
Executors are responsible for protecting the estate, obtaining fair market value, and managing proceeds appropriately.
👉 Executors can review their duties in executor responsibilities when selling real estate in Ontario.
When to Seek Real Estate Advice
Early guidance can prevent delays, disputes, and unnecessary stress.
👉 Learn more about when to speak to a realtor about POA or estate property.
POA & Executor Real Estate FAQs (Ontario)
A Power of Attorney acts while a person is alive, while an executor’s authority begins after death.
Yes. A POA’s authority ends immediately upon death.
Potentially, yes—if the homeowner is alive and the document grants authority.
Executors must act in the estate’s best interest, obtain fair market value, and manage proceeds properly.
We provide clear real estate guidance and collaborate with reputable lawyers and financial advisors to support every step.
Navigating POA or executor responsibilities can feel daunting, but the right guidance can make the process clearer and more manageable. Click here to schedule a confidential meeting with one of our real estate experts and get the support you need.
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