I am my father's representative for Social Security which means his monthly checks are sent to me to be put into a bank account in my name, but I'm clearly labeled as his payee on the checks. Legally, is the money considered his or mine? I don't know whether to continue filing his taxes normally with my mother's or claim him on my husband's and my taxes.
When a rep payee is appointed, it means that the recipient is not considered able to handle his own funds appropriately. The funds need to be spent on things like your father's housing, clothing and food.