Blog: Power of Attorney

Can You Access a Parent’s Bank Account if They Become Incapacitated in New Jersey?

Oct 27, 2026

Your parent has been hospitalized, and you're trying to make sure their bills continue to get paid. The mortgage is due, insurance payments are coming up, and you know there's money in their bank account to cover these expenses. But when you contact the bank, you discover you cannot access the funds. You may be their closest family member, but that does not automatically give you the legal authority to manage their finances. In New...