FW: Re:Guardianship

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Hello Tami, we have been working on the Special Needs Trust, Guardianship,

and related legal issues for , our 16 year old son who has moderate

autism. We consulted with private attorneys and were quoted rates of

$800-$1500 and up, for the Special Needs Trust and $1,500 and up for the

guardianship. We have enlisted the services of Ross & s. They are a

Pre-Paid Legal Services Attorney Law Firm and are located in Fort Worth but

represent members throughout Texas. (Please note that I am in Independent

Associate for Pre-Paid Legal Services but will try to give you fair and

balanced input.)

They updated my Will and included a Special Needs Trust for , at no

additional cost beyond the $35.95/mo. membership fee. We are getting my

wife, 's Will done soon, which will also be done at no additional

cost. They have estimated that our cost of the Guardianship Process will be

in the $750-$1500 range since much of that cost (such as filing fees) is

driven by laws of the State of Texas. If interested in considering the

option, you can review details about the plan on my website at

www.prepaidlegal.com/hu/batts_d . (Since is only 16, we still have time

before pursuing guardianship for him, which needs to be in place by his 18th

birthday.)

I recently attended a Arc of Dallas Guardianship workshop that was given in

Dallas area Attorney, Rick O'Conner. He is very knowledgeable and

experienced in doing Guardianships, including one for his special needs

brother. I believe he quoted rates in the $1500-$2500 range for

guardianship. For more details on this option, you can contact Rick at (214)

691-3400.

Another objective organization I suggest that you consider consulting with

is Special Care Planner Dave Boomstein of HFG Advisors, in Dallas. They

consult on special needs planning and administer special needs trusts. Dave

can be reached at or

DBoomstein@... and offer no

cost consultation. I have worked with Dave and he is knowledgable, helpful,

and compassionate.

Anyone else with questions about the Pre-Paid Legal Services option, can

contact me.

Best Wishes,

Doug Batts

Independent Associate

Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc

drbatts@...

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tamric@... <http://profiles.yahoo.com/tamiknoll> tamiknoll

Thu Nov 1, 2007 2:01 pm (PST)

My son just turned 17 last month, and I've been told by the school that

I need to look into guardianship for him before he turns 18. It's my

understanding that this can be very costly and is also somewhat

complicated. Can anyone give me advice on how to go about this, or

perhaps agencies that help accomplish this? We live in the Austin area.