1. My name is Tonda Clifton, and I am seeking urgent assistance on behalf of my father, Paul Clifton. I am also recovering from a recent stroke, which has made navigating this situation even more challenging for our family.

My father is 86 years old and is currently residing in a rehabilitation facility following serious medical complications that have left him unable to manage his financial or legal affairs. Prior to his incapacitation, he did not establish a power of attorney or prepare a will. As a result, our family is currently unable to make critical decisions on his behalf, despite our immediate need to do so.

Paul dedicated his life to providing for his family and maintaining a stable home. Now, that home is at immediate risk. Each passing day without legal authority increases the likelihood of financial complications, missed obligations, and potential loss of the property he worked so hard to secure. We are also facing the urgent need to sell his home before it goes into foreclosure, which requires immediate legal authority to proceed.

We have been advised that legal representation is required to initiate the guardianship process, and this process must begin as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the associated legal fees and court costs are beyond our current financial means, and delays could have serious consequences.

Our family is working urgently to preserve Paul's home, protect the equity he has built over the years, and ensure that all decisions made reflect his best interests. Time is critically limited, and we must act quickly to obtain the legal authority necessary to secure his property and financial future before irreversible damage occurs.

We are respectfully requesting immediate assistance in raising $7,500 to cover:

Attorney fees and legal representation

Guardianship court filing fees

Probate and related court expenses

Additional legal costs required to protect Paul's rights and assets

All contributions will be used exclusively to obtain the legal authority needed to protect Paul and preserve his life's work. If you are unable to contribute financially, sharing this campaign as soon as possible would mean so much to us.

If you are looking for platforms to share or support this campaign, you may consider using trusted fundraising and sharing sites such as GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com), GiveSendGo (https://www.givesendgo.com), or social media platforms like Facebook and Nextdoor to help spread the word.

This is more than a legal matter—it is about honoring a lifetime of hard work, protecting a home filled with memories, and ensuring that Paul’s legacy is not lost due to circumstances beyond his control. Every moment matters, and every act of support brings us closer to safeguarding what he spent decades building.

We are asking for your help today—whether through a donation or by sharing this campaign—so we can act before it is too late. Your kindness has the power to make a lasting difference in our family’s future.

Thank you for standing with us during this critical time.

Tonda Clifton and Family