Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan
signing checks for an ill person
My dad is very ill and wants me to be able to write and sign checks for him. How can I do this?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: signing checks for an ill person
To Whom It May Concern:
This is in response to your email of May 1, 2001, which was received by this office on June 18, 2001.
The easiest way to be able to sign checks from your dad�s account is for him to add you to his account. However, if he is to ill to visit the bank, then you can have an attorney bring a Power of Attorney to him for him to sign. If he is not competent to sign, then you will have to have a probate court judge appoint you as his conservator.
Sincerely,
Charles L. Nichols
(313) 561-5700
Re: signing checks for an ill person
He has to give you a Power of Attorney, in writing. If it for checks only, his bank will have a form. If it is for checks and other financial forms, I suggest you see an attorney.
A Medical Power of Attorney, to make medical decisions if he is unable to do so is also helpful.
Pat Prince
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