Liz, Do understand that as guardian you take your guardianship documents to all banks and other entities to show that you now are a legal guardian and are in charge of these accounts according to your documents.
It is pretty much that simple, but the problem does come if you are not fully able to, or don't fully understand how to operate in this legal Fiduciary responsibility. Your guardianship will have coverage for expert advice. You should take all documents to an Elder Law Attorney now and learn how to responsibly act for your principal.
Your question is confusing to say the least. You will need to share more to get any helpful answers. If you are married do you not have a joint checking account with your husband? And if you are his POA both durable and financial, have they been put into effect, so you have total access to his financial means? Or are you wanting to be able to get paid to care for him? If that is the case, if he is on Medicaid I know that they will pay a family member a few hours a week for care, and also if your husband is a veteran, the VA also will offer some financial help for his care. So please explain what you mean by your post. Thanks.
Do understand that as guardian you take your guardianship documents to all banks and other entities to show that you now are a legal guardian and are in charge of these accounts according to your documents.
It is pretty much that simple, but the problem does come if you are not fully able to, or don't fully understand how to operate in this legal Fiduciary responsibility. Your guardianship will have coverage for expert advice. You should take all documents to an Elder Law Attorney now and learn how to responsibly act for your principal.
Good luck.
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If you are married do you not have a joint checking account with your husband? And if you are his POA both durable and financial, have they been put into effect, so you have total access to his financial means?
Or are you wanting to be able to get paid to care for him? If that is the case, if he is on Medicaid I know that they will pay a family member a few hours a week for care, and also if your husband is a veteran, the VA also will offer some financial help for his care.
So please explain what you mean by your post. Thanks.