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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd get more information about what's involved in being a guardian. When my family went through this with an adult relative, it didn't mean they become financially responsible or needed to provide housing, it was more about having legal rights to make decisions for the person, being able to apply for benefits on their behalf, etc. Case workers certainly might pressure you to also take the person in and provide financial support so that the state doesn't have to take on the expense, but that doesn't mean it's actually required.[/quote]

I cannot imagine a government agency pressuring you to take her in. I really don't see that happening.

There could be some possible hassles involved, for example you might be responsible for updating her assistance every year (like Medicaid, possibly). And when that time comes around, you really need to be on top of your game so her benefits don't end. If she's NOT receiving SSI or SSDI, you might be required to arrange for her medical review (Medicaid requires a medical review if she isn't already determined disabled by the SSA, which involves obtaining medical records). I would talk to the mental health facility (is she residing there permanently?) about how this would work seeing as you don't live near her. I'm sure there are other responsibilities that I'm not aware of as well.

But you need to get your answers from a professional. Talk with the mental health facility, and maybe even a lawyer before making your decision.

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OP here - thank you.  We will talk to someone.  I should add that my H has ADHD and some anxiety.  He can only handle his mother is small doses - she was not a good mother to him growing up.

Given his ADHD, I have to handle all our personal finances.  He is a beyond wonderful man, but tracking, organizing and following up on things is not something he is good at.  So most of the leg work would fall on me.  And that is fine except that we already learned, when he was durable power of attorney, no one would actually let me help him.  So it was a lot for him to keep up with (especially because she was constantly opening and closing bank accounts, etc. to keep her money safe).

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