The question
Grandparent's hired a small construction company to remodel their bathroom. They ended up cancelling the project with said company due to various reasons. Company weeks later, still has not returned house key nor refunded their down payment for services. No work was done. No materials purchased. No Contract signed other than just a proposal of project scope and an estimate of cost. Owners lost faith in construction company as their discussions continued and they canceled the job. Weeks later, no refund of their $3000 and no house keys returned. We has since redone the house locks. They need to take them to court but are in their 90s and in another state until March of 2023. As their granddaughter, am I able to stand in for them? If so, do I need a power of attorney? Does an attorney need to stand in for them?