We never got any power of attorney sorted out when Grandad got ill and now he is too ill to really understand it or sign anything.
We thought everything was covered as all the bank accounts have been changed to joint names a long while ago (Nan and Grandad) and they don't own their own home.
Anyway the main savings account which has got a substantial sum of money in it Nan has discovered she can't access as the bank (Halifax) requires both signatures! There is no cheque book, they just both have to sign to withdrawel cash or get a cheque drawn up.
Can anyone advise what can be done and if we can still get power of attorney or whatever is needed drawn up so Nan can take over Grandads finances. I looked at the factsheets but got very confused by it all!!
Thanks in advance
Louise x
We thought everything was covered as all the bank accounts have been changed to joint names a long while ago (Nan and Grandad) and they don't own their own home.
Anyway the main savings account which has got a substantial sum of money in it Nan has discovered she can't access as the bank (Halifax) requires both signatures! There is no cheque book, they just both have to sign to withdrawel cash or get a cheque drawn up.
Can anyone advise what can be done and if we can still get power of attorney or whatever is needed drawn up so Nan can take over Grandads finances. I looked at the factsheets but got very confused by it all!!
Thanks in advance
Louise x