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zee
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I have a friend who is terminally ill with cancer, she does not want any of her family members to raise her 6 yr old child. We have considered me being her guardian but have been told it can be contested by her family and they will probably win guardianship. The other option is adoption but we were told that the child would not be able to recieve ssi benefits. We are in California. My question is there a way to adopt and also have the child receive her benefits,we also want to be sure her family can not gain custody of her in the future. I am the child's Godmother. Her father is deceased.
[Edited by zee on 02-07-2001 at 01:09 PM]
[Edited by zee on 02-07-2001 at 01:09 PM]