Chapter 16 - THE ASSESSMENT THEY FEARED
Emily’s upcoming review had two parts.
Medical support eligibility.
Trust functional-capacity evaluation.
Separate systems scheduled close together.
Patricia had coordinated dates.
Why?
She wanted the same narrative presented to both.
Emily requires continuous supervision.
Rachel cannot provide it reliably.
Grandparents provide stable care.
If accepted:
Patricia and Gerald could continue receiving caregiver reimbursement.
They could strengthen a guardianship petition.
They could request the trust fund a larger residence suitable for “permanent multigenerational support.”
A draft trust request sought:
$1.85 million.
Purpose:
Purchase of accessible family residence.
Proposed title:
Foster Family Holdings LLC.
Not Emily.
An LLC controlled by Gerald.
The independent trustee had not approved.
Instead, it scheduled an interview with Emily.
Without grandparents present.
That interview was seventeen days away.
Max would likely be there.
He represented evidence of independence.
Medication alerts.
Nighttime response.
May you like
Emily walking short distances without an adult.
A support system not controlled by Patricia.
