What If a Relative Is Too Sick to Sign Estate Documents? | NC

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Q: What happens if a relative is too sick to sign a deed or estate planning documents? A: Being seriously ill or physically weak does not automatically prevent someone from signing. The key question is whether the person understands the document, its effect, and is acting voluntarily. If the relative still has the required mental capacity, an attorney may arrange a signing at home, in a…