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Ask Ace... Questions and Answers About... Q: Which population does Angelman Syndrome affect the most? According to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, Inc., Angelman Syndrome affects males, females and all racial/ethnic groups equally. There are estimated to be between 1000 and 5000 cases in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, call 1-800-IF-ANGEL International Phone: 630-734-9267 or write: Angelman Syndrome Foundation, Inc. 414 Plaza Drive, Suite 209 Westmont, IL 60559 Email: info@angelman.org Q:
What is the procedure for guardianship (child is 18 with
low functioning autism)? Does the court appoint a lawyer?
A:
In Marion County the Clerk of the Court has a list of
lawyers that will do the guardianship paperwork. Q:
Is that lawyer free? A:
The guardianship and lawyer have to be paid by the parents
or guardian. Q:
Are those lawyers any good?
Or is it better to hire a private one? A:
Unless
it is a very complicated case, where money is involved, any lawyer
that does guardianships is good.
It is really up to
you. Q:
What is the price range for handling the whole process? A:
In Marion County price range varies from lawyer to lawyer.
There is no universal specific fee.
I've seen the price range be from a couple of hundred to
a couple of thousand dollars. Q:
What role does SSI play in this? A:
You may apply for SSI for your child, but SSI plays no
role in the guardianship process.
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