it says its a felony to forge the signature right on the back of the thing, so its not ok just because the elderly person in question allegedly said it was ok, right? this is illegal, no?
2006-07-20 18:41:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Don't forge their signature. If you are depositing the check in THEIR bank account, simply write "For Deposit Only" on the back where the signature would normally be. If you are cashing it for them and YOU have a bank account, you could have them sign it over to you, but the bank will hold it for several days until it clears. If they have lost their ability to sign their name legibly, like my dad did, have someone from their bank come over and witness the senior's new mark on the signature card, and get them to add you to their account so you can cash their check for them. The best bet though, is to call Social Security and ask them what is legal and what is not. Have them suggest the best legal action for you to take to get the desired result. Best wishes.
2006-07-20 18:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by rainbeauclown 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I saw this on the news and the checks won't be decreasing like some people have suffered during this recession. But those on social security will not get a cost of living increase but their medical coverage will deduct more out of their monthly check. So they will have less money. I do believe social security will be gone by the time I retire. That is because politicians just don't care to acknowledge the problem. Maybe because they don't pay into it or possibly don't have a clue on the means to fix it.
2016-03-27 01:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is illegal. Anyone who forges a name on the back of a check or other document is breaking the law. The best thing is to have the money go into a bank account via direct deposit.
If the person wants others to use the money then he or she should make them a power of attorney and give them control of his or her affairs.
2006-07-20 18:46:16 · answer #3 · answered by Aemilia753 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well yeah, technically. However in most cases the elderly person would actually have to complain to the police for legal proceedings to start. If the person has given you permission to forge their signature, I can't see why they'd then go to the police to have you arrested for it.
2006-07-20 18:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether there is wrongdoing depends on what happened to the check. If it was deposited in the addressee's account, you are in the clear. If anything else was done with it, you will need to be able to prove, by receipts or other competent evidence, that every cent was spent on behalf of or for the benefit of the addressee.
2006-07-20 20:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have power of attorney(that is,written,legal permisson to conduct business, buy, sell, cash checks, access bank accounts)
for the individual in question, if you knowingly fraudlenly posed as the person the check is made out to, it IS ILLEGAL, and will most likely land your booty in JAIL...
2006-07-20 18:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by blkrose65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they can sign it, they need to. I handle all of my father-in-laws affairs, so he signs his check and I take it to the bank for him. In order for me to cash it, he had to go to the bank and tell them that I was handling his account. I have to sign my name under his at the bank when I cash it. The bank has no problem with this arrangement since it is done with his permission
2006-07-20 18:50:45 · answer #7 · answered by Comfortably Numb™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless someone has power of attorney over the persons affairs, ANY signing of their name is forgery.
2006-07-20 18:43:18 · answer #8 · answered by FavoredbyU 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowingly endorsing and attempting to cash a check that is not meant for you.
2006-07-20 18:53:42 · answer #9 · answered by christopher s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get a job and leave grandmas money alone.
2006-07-20 18:48:04 · answer #10 · answered by phwar68 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋