Hi everyone,
I continue to find myself in a situation resembling a nightmare.
My son Jack,22, has severe autism, goes to a wonderful school called Cypress School, in Petaluma Ca., and will ( bittersweet), graduate in August. He resides in a residential home in San Mateo, Ca.which I would like very much to get him out of. I was lucky to get his conservatorship 5 years ago, but in retrospect wonder with all the configurations, if I really ever fully had it? I don’t know if I am being made an example of or just “ a small serious of unfortunate events” but for 5 years, despite being told I am an excellent mom and advocate, the probate court has put me through the wringer. I think the issue is that Melissa Karlsten, Jack’s court appointed counsel,and her posse plan to line their pockets with Jack,s 6 million dollar trust, he got from his deceased father. I devised a special needs trust out of a regular trust, ( probably ill advised) for his care. He has received less than 1% to date. Although, I was suspended approximately a year ago, blindsided without order to show cause and unfounded reasons by the public guardian, the trust, and CAC, I can’t seem to get back as conservator. Now everyone is represented by his trust, and they will no longer pay my attorney fees. The trial was set for May 13-16th and unfortunately I sustained an almost detached retina, and hemorrhaging. The public guardian only wanted the trust if they could get my limited -conservatorship. I missed the first day of trial and they, ( they deny proper notification) and they took full advantaged and the judgement was formed day !. I am left with a visit in the afternoons daily.despite the best doctors and care the past 22 years, I am only allowed to know where Jack lives. I cannot even bring him a snack. My eldest son Max is very ill and can not help me. My family has abandon me on this issue. I consulted with my former attorney. I need a lawyer to help me asap. This has become too complex and I’m worried about Jack’s safety, health, happiness and his care money being squandered. I beg of you to help aid us get a reasonable attorney. Economically I am on a fixed income and still struggling with my vision post-op. Jack is my life, my raison d’etre. Thank you for listening to our plight. We would greatly appreciate your support in getting legal representation. This is time sensitive and an emergency.
