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Autism at 18: What can a parent do financially and legally?

by Laurie Ohall | May 12, 2012 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Guardianship, Special Needs

My child is autistic and is about to turn 18.  Her doctor told me that I better look into a guardianship because I will not have any authority to control health care decisions or financial decisions once she turns 18.  Is this true? I must receive at least five phone...

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