Can a notary and/or fiduciary service be helpful?

[MROSS]

Hello,

Anybody enlist the services of a notary and/or fiduciary to assist with transactions such as vehicle/auto purchases, as well as negotiating the process of renting an apartment?
Notaries and fiduciaries alike are experienced in handling complex paperwork, as well as giving important advice.

To enlist a trusted, impartial "third person" in those complex transactions that are periodically a part of everyday life can boost independence!

Hence, why the near-absence of discussions in the Asperger community regarding resources e.g., third-person advisors available for assistance in navigating the "trickier" aspects of life?

Thank-you

 

[toothless]

i have something similar,i have an appointee,she is legally in charge of my money and does all kinds of purchases such as setting up internet connections,sorting out tv licence or benefits, or sorting out my motability car.
im LFA though not aspie and i was assessed as not having the mental capacity in this area so i needed an appointee,im not sure if you can just get one easy,id imagine you could do though if you have the money.

i get sent a checque by my appointee every week my support staff have the legal right to change that into cash in the bank with or without me.

i wouldnt recommend something like that for aspies as itd take away your independance and hold you back.

 

[MROSS]

Notaries, and some types of fiduciary services are alternatives to representative payee arrangements; that is alternatives appropriate for Aspergers e.g., least restrictions to independence, and hence need only periodic services on the trickier aspects of life!

 

[Crossbreed]

I'm not sure what "fiduciary services" encompass, but a notary public is just a professional witness to your signature who takes steps to verify your identity for said signature. They are not legal advisors in any capacity (unless they are legal advisors, first, and notaries public, secondly).

My NPs have always been bank staff.

 

[Servelan]

This has been a topic on a Facebook group I'm a member of for people who are of an age to consider the issues related to aging alone. As I have no children and am not close to my siblings, I've been watching threads on this issue.

If you don't have someone close that you can ask questions of, you can look for someone who can handle your financial affairs or who will be responsible in case you're incapacitated. Me, personally, I search online for advice. Consumer Reports and similar sites have good information, and so do similar government agencies. Check out aging sites as they often have information on what to do to protect yourself; it's information useful to any age.

 

[MROSS]

Thank-you for your responses. It's great to FINALLY see discussions regarding the support of resources appropriate for adults with Aspergers e.g., many of whom have least restrictions to independence.

Basically, are there notaries that provide fiduciary services? Such services can be described as consumer advisory services; as an ever-more complex world necessitates services involving a trusted "third-party" to broker such transactions as vehicle/auto purchases, as well as negotiating the process of renting an apartment.

Notaries providing fiduciary services are experienced in handling complex paperwork, as well as giving important advice; that is services accessible by (NT) neurotypical, and clientele with Aspergers alike. Referencing specific disabilities becomes increasingly unnecessary.

Feedback from notaries offering fiduciary services, or some type of consumer advisory services that provide "third party" navigation in the trickier transactions in life are encouraged.

Thank-you

 

[Mr Allen]

Both my Parents have the Authority to deal with any queries or stuff like that at the Bank, purely because I despise talking to call centres, even Scottish ones (although why would a Yorkshire based Bank have their call centre in Scotland? Surely it would be better placed in Leeds? Or some other big Yorkshire City?)

 

[MROSS]

A trusted "third-party" (a notary that provides some types of fiduciary services is a good example) to help clientele navigate those tricky transactions are resources that parents can advocate; that is parents would want a blend of trusted friends, family, and professionals to act as "third parties."

Again, feedback from notaries, fiduciaries, and related professional services are encouraged in these discussion threads. Let's be the change we NEED to see in the Aspergers community!

RELATED: Services/resources appropriate for Aspergers ((HFA) High-Functioning Autism) - NeuroTribes Neurotribes - Interview with Steve Silberman

 

[AsheSkyler]

I know a few women who are public notaries. Really all they do is put a stamp on the paper that says "a real person signed this". One woman works at a bank and does stuff like open and close accounts, the others are income tax preparers and bookkeepers. The latter will help handle finances to a certain degree, but they won't take over an entire estate. I'll probably apply to become a public notary after I get more settled in to my job as a tax preparer.

 

[MROSS]

Thank-you for your responses!

Specific, concrete examples of professional services would be great in this discussion thread!

Anybody have helpful experiences with advisors who "went the extra mile so to speak" e.g., who assisted in negotiating a good deal on a reliable car, help in renting an apartment?

Related discussion thread mentions efforts to boost services appropriate for the Aspergers/HFA community:

Neurotribes: Neurotribes - Interview with Steve Silberman