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May. 1st, 2009
In case it happens
May. 1st, 2009 08:49 amI posted about issues between my dad and his parents' credit union upon the death of my grandmother. Here's something new that came up with a customer at work that I could very well see being a similar issue among other married couples who lose a spouse.
( Customer's Story under cut )
The moral of this story is that married couples should be extra sure of who has what in who's name, especially if there is a death among the couple. Financial institutions are whiny little bitches.
UPDATE ON LINKED POST: Incidentally, my dad has been contacted and will most likely speak to the state senate/house committee that will be going over a bill which would force financial institutions to recognize power of attorneys. It's a drawn out process, so it will probably be a while before the committee convenes and he gets called for testimony, but he's ready to go at a moment's notice for this. He truly believes in making your voice heard, especially when "they've" pissed you off so much that you get to the point of trying to pass a government bill to make it right.
( Customer's Story under cut )
The moral of this story is that married couples should be extra sure of who has what in who's name, especially if there is a death among the couple. Financial institutions are whiny little bitches.
UPDATE ON LINKED POST: Incidentally, my dad has been contacted and will most likely speak to the state senate/house committee that will be going over a bill which would force financial institutions to recognize power of attorneys. It's a drawn out process, so it will probably be a while before the committee convenes and he gets called for testimony, but he's ready to go at a moment's notice for this. He truly believes in making your voice heard, especially when "they've" pissed you off so much that you get to the point of trying to pass a government bill to make it right.