3 attorney answers. I agree with Ms. Johnson. This really could cause a headache for both you and your mother. You need your own account and the bank should be able to set up a proper payee account for you. Likely SSA also needs to appoint someone else as your Rep Payee since she is in a nursing home. More @Wikipedia
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