In re Ciervo

*584The conservatee, Mrs. Benfari, executed a power of attorney in favor of her brother, Joseph P. Ciervo, in October 1983. Pursuant to the power of attorney, Joseph P. Ciervo executed a contract for the sale of the subject premises to the appellant for $175,000 in April 1985. Joseph P. Ciervo then died in an automobile accident in early May 1985 before the closing was scheduled to take place. Mrs. Benfari’s niece petitioned the court for the appointment of a conservator, and presented evidence that Mrs. Benfari had been incompetent since at least January 1985. The court appointed Raymond Ciervo,…