Elderly Parents and POA Question

[stu007]

Hi

 

As someone who's own Father had a similar scenario and I had PoA was admitted to hospital, then sectioned, then moved to care home for assessment, outcome needs 24/7 care, moved to care home, july 2021 confirmed diagnoses of Vascular Dementia.

 

When it comes to Finances as PoA my best advice no matter what your Mother says is DO NOT Transfer any Money from her Account to your own as this could be seen as you either trying to hide/steal money especially if you need to apply for funding for there care.

 

You also need to be aware that when it comes to the financial side you need to keep a record of absolutely every penny with receipts/invoices etc. and this will be asked for on a Financial check by the Public Guardians Office.

 

As stated by others you need to go to your Mothers bank with your Original PoA Document (so they can copy the original which goes to the banks Legal Team to check) if no issues you are then registered on your Mothers Bank Account and can get a Credit Card for that Account/Online Banking etc.

 

You need to basically keep a record of every single penny the goes out of your Mothers Bank Account.

 

Never as PoA transfer Money from there Bank Account to your own Bank Account.

 

You need to have a good read of what you need to do as PoA:

 

Office of the Public Guardian - GOV.UK

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The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) helps people in England and Wales to stay in control of decisions about their health and finance and make...

 

As for your Father as stated by other do you have Power of Attorney (PoA) for your Father?

 

If you Do Not have PoA then you may need to consider applying for Deputyship so you can deal with there affairs. (have a wee look at this link)

 

Deputies: make decisions for someone who lacks capacity - GOV.UK

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How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship...