Hi All,
I am just wondering when does a signature become invalid/unacceptable.
My Mum has not lost mental capacity but we do have POA registered.
This weekend my Uncle was filling out an attendance allowance form on Mum's behalf. Mum had to sign it in two places. The first one (having explained the in the box 2 or 3 times) she managed to sign/print her name as I spelt out each letter to her.
However the second signature looks like something my 3 year old could have attempted.
Hence my question - if Mum is unable to sign documents, will I (with POA) need to sign on her behalf.
I can't actually think of any instances where a signature is needed (all money out of cashpoint etc) but if she's asked to sign anything she'll be lost and probably go off on one of her sudden sulks that she prone to at the moment
Just thinking aloud really
Thank you
J
I am just wondering when does a signature become invalid/unacceptable.
My Mum has not lost mental capacity but we do have POA registered.
This weekend my Uncle was filling out an attendance allowance form on Mum's behalf. Mum had to sign it in two places. The first one (having explained the in the box 2 or 3 times) she managed to sign/print her name as I spelt out each letter to her.
However the second signature looks like something my 3 year old could have attempted.
Hence my question - if Mum is unable to sign documents, will I (with POA) need to sign on her behalf.
I can't actually think of any instances where a signature is needed (all money out of cashpoint etc) but if she's asked to sign anything she'll be lost and probably go off on one of her sudden sulks that she prone to at the moment
Just thinking aloud really
Thank you
J