[WSBAPT] DFAS refusing to Accept POA

[Heather de Vrieze]

I have run into similar situations and ultimately sorted it out by getting the principal to give verbal permission, or, sign the appropriate forms.

Heather


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Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:37 AM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] DFAS refusing to Accept POA

Has anyone had any experience fighting with Defense Finance and Accounting Services about accepting a POA?

Client has 92 year old (demented) mother who receives her deceased husband's military pension.  Identify theft occurred and the Bank just did what banks do - close the account and open a new one. No problem! Now go call all the direct deposits and have them send money to the new account number.

Call to DFAS - sorry, we won't accept a POA, you must go to Court and be appointed guardian for this incapacitated person.

POA is durable. Legally and fully executed prior to incapacity.

I have not seen any posts about this from here before so I am hoping someone may have a better way that moving forward with guardianship action.

Thank you!
Brent

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