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Selling a parent's house in Texas
When a parent moves into care or can't manage the house anymore, the sale often falls to you. Here's who can sign in Texas, what the title company will ask for, and how to keep it simple.
Reviewed and updated November 2026 by the Blasu Homebuyers team
- We work with you, your parent and the family
- Belongings can stay — we handle the clean-out
- Sign by mail if you live out of town
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What we take care of
One point of contact
You deal with the same person from the first call to closing, and we keep everyone in the family on the same page.
The house as it is
Years of deferred upkeep don't matter. We buy the house as it is — no repairs, no cleaning.
Out-of-town families
If you live outside Texas, you can sign by mail with a mobile notary. You don't need to fly in to close.
Who can sign the sale?
The owner signs. If your parent can still sign and understands the sale, they sign — and you can help with everything else.
If your parent can't sign, someone needs legal authority to sign for them: an agent under a durable power of attorney, or a court-appointed guardian. Being their child isn't enough on its own.
Selling with a durable power of attorney
A Texas statutory durable power of attorney can give you the authority to sell real estate, as long as it covers real property transactions and was signed while your parent had capacity.
For a real estate sale, Texas requires the power of attorney to be recorded in the county where the house is, within 30 days after the deed is filed. The title company reviews it before closing and usually handles the recording.
Bring the original (or a certified copy). If the document is old, unusual, or signed in another state, the title company may ask an attorney to review it — we'll find out early.
When there's no power of attorney: guardianship
If your parent can no longer make decisions and never signed a power of attorney, a court may need to appoint a guardian. A guardian can only sell the parent's real estate with the court's order, and the court approves the sale afterward.
That process takes longer, but it's routine. We can agree on a price and wait for the court — the contract can be written for it.
If both parents are living and married
In Texas, a homestead can't be sold without both spouses joining in — even if only one name is on the deed. If one parent is in care and the other is at home, both sign (or their agents do).
Medicaid and the house
If your parent is applying for, or receives, Medicaid long-term care, selling the house changes their finances. Talk to an elder-law attorney before signing. They'll know how to handle the proceeds.
How we make it easier
We talk with you and, where possible, your parent — so everyone is comfortable.
We check early with the title company that the paperwork is in order.
Family can take keepsakes first; everything else can stay.
You pick the closing date, including around a move into care.
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. For your situation, talk with a Texas attorney, CPA or the title company.
How it works
Tell us about the house
Six quick questions online, or one phone call. About a minute.
Talk with our team
We learn what you need, and see the house if it helps. No cleaning required.
Get your written offer
In writing, in plain terms. Pick your closing date — or say no, no strings.
Selling to us vs. listing
A general comparison, not a quote. If listing will put more in your pocket and you have the time, we'll tell you so.
Questions sellers ask
Straight answers. Anything else, just ask.
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(832) 532-3856Can I sell my parent's house with a power of attorney in Texas?
Yes, if it's a durable power of attorney that covers real estate and was signed while your parent had capacity. Texas requires it to be recorded in the county where the house is, and the title company reviews it before closing.
What if my parent has dementia and no power of attorney?
A guardianship may be needed, and a guardian can sell real estate only with the court's approval. An elder-law attorney can tell you the fastest path.
Can I sell the house while my parent is still alive and living there?
Yes, if your parent agrees and signs (or their agent does). We set the closing date around their move.
Do I have to live in Texas to handle the sale?
No. Documents can be signed by mail with a mobile notary.
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