I am my mom's POA and do almost all of her purchasing for her. She tells me what to get at the store, I pay her bill's etc. I take her to Walmart or where ever and if she wants something I carry her debit card and I use it for her. She can't remember pin #'s anyway,
Now that mom has sold her house and has some money in the bank she wants to buy a decent TV and smaller bed for her small apt. Is this going to cause me problems down the line?
also try to keep her money/bills seperate from your own, that way if anybody ever does ask, you can show that youve done right by her..
Basically you can buy anything for her or her care. Keep good records and do not intermingle your accounts. If you need to be reimbursed for something you bought for her, just make note of it in the check register.
I do not see any problems buying her what she wants...she should have them to enjoy. I think the only time you would have to worry about "things down the road" is if large sums are moved into and out of her accounts.
good luck
But definitely, buy a new bed, buy new sheets, buy a new TV, get her the cable channels she likes, this is her money.
pa had credit card and i buy stuff he needs with it and it turns out good .
if ma wants something and she can afford it then she shall have em ....