2006-08-24 07:35:04 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Of course. Mental illness does not take away any of your legal rights. If it is yours, you can sell it. The only exception would be if you were declared incompetent.
2006-08-24 07:37:27 · answer #1 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Unless the courts have determined that they are unable to take care of themselves. Then they would be appointed a guardian (either the state or an individual) who would be in charge of helping them make the best decisions for themselves. Just because someone has a history of depression and hospitalizations doesn't mean they are unable to make good decisions.
2006-08-24 07:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by paulamcneil1223 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on if you have been declared mentally unfit by the courts, then someone who acts as your power of attorney would be able to sell it for you. If you never been declared mentally unfit, then sell it if you want to. But if you have a history of mental illness then you family members can challenge you in court.
2006-08-24 07:38:29 · answer #3 · answered by Sean p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would first go to an attorney for assistance to make sure there will be no issues if you do sell land which is in your own name. If you prove you have 'sound judgment' then I can't see where there would be any problems.
if you're on any medication ask your doctor if it could cloud your decisions.
2006-08-24 07:40:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they haven't been deemed by doctors and the court that that person is incompetent and unable to handle there own affairs and is not in the mental hospital than yes they can.
2006-08-24 07:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by nada D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depression and mental illness have nothing to do with your legal rightsto own or sell property. unless of course you hospitalized or legally not of sound mind. but like i said, depression is so common, nobody can stop you from really doing anything if you are depressed...
2006-08-24 07:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by lalie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's still their land. It doesn't matter what the person problem may be. They may need an outside persons help with the paperwork if not capable, but it is still their deed to the land.
2006-08-24 07:39:50 · answer #7 · answered by jimhead 5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Unless your family gets you declared incompetent, you can do all of the things you normally would. A little scary, really, considering.
2006-08-24 07:37:47 · answer #8 · answered by Drew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they have not been declared incompetent. However, if you beleive they are incompetent and have not been declared so, you can file paperwork with your local courthouse and it will be determined by a judge. You will be reivewed as well to determine if you are fit to determine the persons abilities.
2006-08-24 07:44:55 · answer #9 · answered by Been there 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they haven't been declared incompetent. Someone needs to be granted Power of Attorney over them to have control of their assets.
2006-08-24 07:36:48 · answer #10 · answered by Crabboy4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋