Thank you Jim and Clarice;
I think someone obtaining guardianship over a person who's unilateral, or NF-2 is unlikely also if the person has history of adequate self care and thought.
Some few years ago, our state's legislators changed the laws to make what's called "predator guardianship" more difficult by, in essence, giving the ward greater say in the situation.
Historically, a group of people could take over a person's life with a couple signatures and court hearing. Of course in many cases, the ward would lose all their earnings if social security, telephone, belongings, savings. on and on. The guardian could then have the person tucked away in assisted living, or locked somewhere in their house.
I come from an abusive family and this type guardianship has been threatened against me by my Brother as I have NF-2. Thing is, I've lived alone for years with NF-2 and take care of my oqn affairs, appts, I drive, etc.
It's just kind of a freaky feeling to think someone who has a million dollars may be seeking a guardianship over me. I was written out of the family estate because I was on Medicaid. Father, a violent abuser years ago, but less so of 2006, wished not a bit of his money go to my health care.
Brother wants to drag me to a home town I left in 1969. I just don't think he has a legal chance.
Re, POA; I do have a durable power of attorney who can attest to my level of function. It is good enough, even Medicaid does not want me on the state rolls.
Just thought to bring up the unusual topic. It's important for the well elderly to know about also that the kids might get away with robbing them and having them committed. I have nothing to steal, really. : ) The elderly need durable powers of attorney, and even better, estates.
