Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
Hello, I am in Illinois. My son is dying of cancer and has a social security check at a currency exchange. He cannot go there to pick it up due to his advanced stage. They will not release it to me. Is there any form that I can obtain that would allow them to release it to me? What can I do?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Even if you get the check released to you, you will not be able to cash it. You can obtain a power of attorney for property for your son's financial matters (only as effective as the currency exchange thinks it is) or you can seek to become a representative payee for the benefit of your son by contacting Social Security Administration to make application to have the funds sent to you.
An attorney can assist you or your son regarding a Power of Attorney or a Guardianship, as appropriate. Feel free to ask a local attorney for help. Also, the following agency may be able to refer an attorney who can help for little or no cost.
DuPage County Department of Community Services
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
421 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Phone: 630-407-6500
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