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Get your GuideMy sister is 43 and lives with my father because she had a stroke three years ago. My father just had a stroke a few months ago and he will need long-term care. I have power of attorney. Can I transfer the home to my sister who lives with him? She is able to take care of herself, but can no longer drive, one side of he...
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