Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

I have power of attorney for my mother whose presently in a nursing home. Do I sign her checks to pay her bills from her checking account with my name, or do I sign my own name and supply the bank with a copy of the PoA? I reside in PA.


Asked on 10/05/10, 12:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Check with the bank. They usually want to see the power of attorney document, and to get your signature for their records. Ask if signing it

" [mother's name] by [your name] as agent under POA"

will be satisfactory. If it won't ask them for very specific instructions on how you should sign.

This response is not legal advice, since I do not have all of the information that would be required, and I do not have a representation agreement with you.

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Answered on 10/10/10, 1:07 pm


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