Posted by Racer on July 19, 2006, at 1:28:57
In reply to Social Worker Anything BUT Theraputic, posted by Lonely on July 19, 2006, at 0:38:20
Nope, that doesn't sound at all therapeutic. And I don't know what to say, beyond telling you that I'm very sorry you had to experience that.
On to practical matters...
If you don't mind it being really quick and dirty, you can call your local Bar association, which usually has a legal referral service, where an attorney will see you for half an hour at a very greatly reduced rate. (Something like $50, which is a bargain, around here.) You can use that to find out what you'll need to look for to get the legal side worked out. You obviously won't get all of it set up, but at least you'll have the basic facts you need.
Also, if you have some mental energy, check your library for books from Nolo Press -- they should have a book on trusts, etc. Their books are very good, and they usually have forms you can just fill in, which would certainly save you a ton in legal fees. You can even do the Nolo Press bit, and then see that attorney to get it checked out.
As for the (anti)social worker, they're licensed, by the State, so you can check your state's website to find the board to which you complain. Basically, all you'll get is a letter saying something to the effect that they don't know why you'd bother to write, but they're keeping your letter on file in case someone complains about the licensee. Unless, of course, she has a series of complaints against her, in which case, they'll check it out. I know it's not quite right, but it's what I found when I made a complaint against a doctor and an MFT.
Anyway, I hope that's helpful. Good luck, and I'm sorry you're getting hit with so much.
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