Power of attorney question

[DeminPennswoods]

10. Definitely get a general, durable POAs

Both my parents had them drawn up designating me, but you don't need to open a new bank account. I took my POA to the banks my folks used and I am able to sign my name to their checks as PoA (/sign/, Pwr of Atty) even on a joint account after my dad passed away.

I'd also suggest getting a health care power of atty document and advance directive/living will, if that's something they want. The health care poa will allow you have access to all their medical information otherwise you could run up against HIPPA non-disclosure rules despite being a child. This document has been just as useful as the PoA.