It seems Pension agency will only deal with receiver of pensions. They require signature of pensioner, and notary witness even for simply change of address, on a form for appointment of DPOA . Or a Court order. They give no fax number to legal departments, for you to fax your documents for review and change of address. Pension is direct deposited so it will come even if you do not change address. Pensioner is now in Nursing home and bed ridden and miles away and needs guidance in what to do on legal papers. Caring son:) Any thoughts?
Just Because you have DPOA and are the Trustee for Trust and Medical DPOA does not mean these places will accept your documents. Hard enough to make sure they are safe and in caring place.
Even after updating them per new Sate statute for that very purpose. That is pretty much my gripe that it is not a done deal like attorney will tell you.
All I did was send a copy of my POA to the company I needed to make changes. One time I had to get a Medallon from the bank.
I was authorized person with Medicare, Call Social security ask what I needed to do ( change Of Address ) and explained mobility issues and it was done. on the phone. Lucky I am guessing.
It was offered to set up social security representative payee, but all billings are all ready direct deposit , and paid. So at this time not needed
With everything in place to work for them in a fiduciary way, there are so many cliches.
Since Mom still had her house, I never changed anything. Her SS was direct deposited and a check was sent for her pension. As POA I could cash her check. Used it for her personal needs. When she went into a NH, I allowed them to become payee so they dealt with both.
Unless you or someone has POA you are not able to handle Dads legal papers. If Dad is not impaired, maybe u can have a DPOA drawn up and have Dad sign in front of witnesses and a notary. The only other option is guardianship and thats expensive.