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In a relationship with someone whose child suffers from BiPolar

Posted by bucketheads @bucketheads, Feb 3 9:35am

I am in a serious relationship and have moved in with someone whose daughter (young adult age) suffers from BiPolar and other Mental challenges. Things have grown progressively worse in past 6 months with Police intervening 3X in a few months along with a few stays in the Psychiatric Ward. My fear is that things will progress even more negatively and my work and and ability to provide for those that depend on me may be compromised if drawn deeper into the Childs issues. I have no experience on how to handle or help with this type of situation. If I move back out into my own place again, will that cause more harm to the Childs Mental stability?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | 6 days ago
In reply to @lucifer179 "I have a daughter who has bi polar and she is 50 years old. She has..." + (show)
@lucifer179

I have a daughter who has bi polar and she is 50 years old. She has her own apartment and also lives with me sometimes. She is doing very well but she is very attached to me. I am 91 years old in good health but worry about how she will cope when i am not around. She has loads of friends and has a brother. She is overly generous to her friends and is a big spender. I worry that people take advantage of her generosity and always wants to please people. She has no ability to say no.
So I am very worried what will happen when I am not here to help her in making decisions.
Thanks for any suggestions

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Hello @lucifer179

Your concern for your daughter's welfare, after you pass, is certainly understandable. Have you talked with an attorney regarding your concerns?

If she is to receive an inheritance from you after your death, an attorney might be able to help you set up a special needs trust, which will allocate money for her, but have some control over how much her distributions would be over her lifetime.

Is a discussion with an attorney a possibility for you?

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lucifer179 | @lucifer179 | 5 days ago
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @lucifer179 Your concern for your daughter's welfare, after you pass, is certainly understandable. Have you..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hello @lucifer179

Your concern for your daughter's welfare, after you pass, is certainly understandable. Have you talked with an attorney regarding your concerns?

If she is to receive an inheritance from you after your death, an attorney might be able to help you set up a special needs trust, which will allocate money for her, but have some control over how much her distributions would be over her lifetime.

Is a discussion with an attorney a possibility for you?

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Thanks so much for your good suggestion.

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