I have a durable power of attorney for my uncles financial affairs. I need to open a bank account for him with the document. What would I need to bring to the bank to exercise this authority and in order to deposit his check?
Go to the bank and ask them what will be required. Then go get whatever you need. If it is his Social Security check, you may need to visit a Social Security office and ask them to do direct deposit. It will also depend on whether he is of sound mind and how he has been managing up to now [affidavit from his doctor or the nursing home?]. I doubt he would have to be present, but if so, you may need to travel to his state and open the account in a bank near where he lives. The bank will tell you what to do.
