State Pension Into Joint Account

[Ric.ror]

Is it possible for a state pension to be paid into a joint account?
My mother is 86 and whilst mentally still alert mobility problems mean her visiting her branch is increasingly difficult

[Cannedgranny]

My daughter and I have a joint account and my state pension gets paid into it. There should not be a problem.

[Ric.ror]

Thank you Granny

[dzug2]

Getting Power of Attorney would be a better long term solution - waiting until she becomes unable is a recipe for disaster.

[Ric.ror]

I dont really think its worth getting POA - she only has a few thousand savings

[boxtops]

It doesn't matter about monetary value for POA, ric.ror, POA would give you the power to make decisions on her behalf if she becomes less mentally lucid.

[SlackAlice]

Yes, mine is paid into to our joint account.