Hello,
I am in the process of filling out the deputyship forms with my mother for my father's care. The initial plan was to just have my mum as my dad's deputy but I wanted to ask about claiming back money. I discovered my father was in debt (utility bills) and thus paid it off (with my debit card from my account that is not jointly held). I understand that sort of thing can be claimed back by the deputy however since I will not be the deputy and my mother will, will she actually be able to claim the money back on my behalf? Or for this to be possible do we need to get a joint deputyship?
Other data points (though not sure if they matter) - my dad is in a care home. My mum and I live together (in their shared home).
Thanks,
I am in the process of filling out the deputyship forms with my mother for my father's care. The initial plan was to just have my mum as my dad's deputy but I wanted to ask about claiming back money. I discovered my father was in debt (utility bills) and thus paid it off (with my debit card from my account that is not jointly held). I understand that sort of thing can be claimed back by the deputy however since I will not be the deputy and my mother will, will she actually be able to claim the money back on my behalf? Or for this to be possible do we need to get a joint deputyship?
Other data points (though not sure if they matter) - my dad is in a care home. My mum and I live together (in their shared home).
Thanks,