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Old 10-19-2011, 10:41 AM   #8
Lamplighter
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Originally Posted by Clodfobble View Post
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This is one of the reasons that special needs parents are urged to file paperwork to become their child's permanent legal guardian after they turn 18, even if the person is capable of living on their own. If the disabled person is considered a full-fledged adult, the parents can't do anything about it if their child later gets scammed or otherwise taken advantage of.
Excellent advise, Clod
There are so many things parents of special needs kids have to think about and plan, that others don't.
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