[nabs-l] [Private] guardianship question

[Steve Jacobson via nabs-l]

This wasn't meant to go to the whole list, sorry, but my compliment stands.  I guess we all need to be careful of 
the new email addressing.  <smile>

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson


On Fri, 30 May 2014 15:06:40 -0500, Steve Jacobson via nabs-l wrote:

>This was a very sensitive but careful response that many on the list would not have given.  Thanks for taking the 
>time.

>Best regards,

>Steve Jacobson

>On Fri, 30 May 2014 12:58:06 -0600, Arielle Silverman via nabs-l wrote:

>>Hi John,

>>Just to clarify: Are you saying that your parents are trying to take
>>financial guardianship over you?
>>It's hard to give advice without knowing more details about your
>>situation. The short answer is that if you are 18 years old or older
>>and do not have any mental illnesses or disabilities, they do not have
>>any legal reason to do this. If you do have a mental illness or
>>disability, it becomes tougher, but often you can still maintain
>>financial independence with the help of an advocate.
>>I am not sure if the bulk of your finances come from social security?
>>If so, then it would be good to talk with someone who is familiar with
>>social security law.

>>Lots of people, including many people without disabilities, have
>>problems managing and saving money. This means you could benefit from
>>some financial counseling. It does not mean that you are unable to
>>handle your own finances. The trick is keeping careful track of what
>>you regularly spend money on, how much you spend and then cutting your
>>spending so it doesn't exceed your income.

>>Best,
>>Arielle

>>On 5/30/14, via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I have a question: My parents are threatening me  about my finances and they
>>> are going to take me to court for Guardianship over them.
>>> I am having a problem with managing them and saving money.
>>> Am I allowed to have a advocate?
>>> I hope to hear from you soon.
>>> Sincerely,
>>> John Sanders
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