If you are caring for an aging parent or trying to settle an estate, think twice before trusting Chase with your family's money.
When my mom was alive, my brother had Power of Attorney on her account but would not help. I suspected, and was proven right, that an ex-aide was stealing from her. I got my own Power of Attorney paperwork notarized and went to Chase to be added so I could protect her finances. They refused to accept it and would not clearly tell me what they needed instead. I was left guessing while my mom's money was disappearing.
I went to the branch seven times just to get the fraudulent charges reversed. They eventually set up a separate account so I could pay her bills, but when my mom died, the original Power of Attorney situation caused even more problems. It took seven more branch visits to try to settle her estate.
At every step, I felt like I was supposed to magically understand Chase's procedures without any clear guidance or compassion. I was trying to protect my mom and do the right thing, but instead of help I ran into endless roadblocks and cold, confusing policies.
It is stressful enough to care for someone you love and then manage grief. A bank should make that easier, not harder. Chase failed when it mattered most. read more