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...Aaaaand it just got worse
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<blockquote data-quote="2much2recover" data-source="post: 642731" data-attributes="member: 18366"><p>Trust me that you don't want her at there on her own without it. In my state once they turn 18 and have not signed one they are considered as responsible as any other person. If they are be given state money to take care of her after 18, the providers can "lock you out of having a say" by saying your daughter has "free will". And yes they can say it with a POA but you can really push the issue with them if they get to pushy. The whole system for services for people with these disabilities is absolutely broken. (Even my sister's judge agreed with this) A whole lot of abuse (all ways) takes place on these individuals on an ongoing basis and depending how weak you Department of Family services is - the worse it will be. Vendors for services for your daughter will be supportive of you but like a sociopath not follow up on anything they promise you once they are being paid by the state. Trust me it took me along time to find out what I know now............and I am not afraid to speak up to prevent this type of behavior on people who provide these services.</p><p>Just remember - POA doesn't cost anything but maybe a quick trip to a lawyers office but Legal Guardianship can become quite expensive and very time consuming. You have to go through a judge, with a lawyer for your daughter (that you will pay for + court costs) to met the requirements of Guardianship. Even the required yearly basic paperwork is filed through a lawyer to review (more $) You can look up the rules for Guardianship by looking at your States law page. Also be sure when she turns 18 to get her Medicare payments signed over to you as a Representative Payee.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="2much2recover, post: 642731, member: 18366"] Trust me that you don't want her at there on her own without it. In my state once they turn 18 and have not signed one they are considered as responsible as any other person. If they are be given state money to take care of her after 18, the providers can "lock you out of having a say" by saying your daughter has "free will". And yes they can say it with a POA but you can really push the issue with them if they get to pushy. The whole system for services for people with these disabilities is absolutely broken. (Even my sister's judge agreed with this) A whole lot of abuse (all ways) takes place on these individuals on an ongoing basis and depending how weak you Department of Family services is - the worse it will be. Vendors for services for your daughter will be supportive of you but like a sociopath not follow up on anything they promise you once they are being paid by the state. Trust me it took me along time to find out what I know now............and I am not afraid to speak up to prevent this type of behavior on people who provide these services. Just remember - POA doesn't cost anything but maybe a quick trip to a lawyers office but Legal Guardianship can become quite expensive and very time consuming. You have to go through a judge, with a lawyer for your daughter (that you will pay for + court costs) to met the requirements of Guardianship. Even the required yearly basic paperwork is filed through a lawyer to review (more $) You can look up the rules for Guardianship by looking at your States law page. Also be sure when she turns 18 to get her Medicare payments signed over to you as a Representative Payee. [/QUOTE]
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