We have recently been appointed joint EPA for my MIL, what a relief! I applied for attendance allowance for MIL and have been told we must now register EPA. In a way I was relieved that the decision was made by anyone other than us, it seems such a betrayal. What I would like to know is; can MIL still sign cheques and receive her bank statements in her name at her address when EPA is registered? My husband currently writes out the cheques, explains who and what they are for and the amount, she then signs them. She can understand the amount in the account and the interest. She is not very good at adding up the sums and sometimes comes to an extraordiary balance, however when we sit and explain, she accepts it even if she does not realise how we came to the total. We have 'wacky' periods and lucid periods and they can roll into one! We do not want to take away the independance of signing her own cheques or recieving her own bank statements. We have not had any accusations of stealing for some time and any financial dealings we do through her solicitor. Although we know MIL has been diagnosed with dementia, it is a big step to take total control of her life and something we really do not wish to do at present, she is almost totally dependant on us but loves to sit in bed counting her money! We are new to the EPA business and although I have scanned the web, not all of my questions are answered. Will ring the solicitor on Monday but thought I would ask fellow TP's if they have any experience. Can anyone help?
Polly
Polly