Two Adult Adoptions Lead to Uncertain Inheritance Outcomes
JANUARY 2, 2017 VOLUME 24 NUMBER 1 You probably know that it’s possible — though state laws vary quite a bit — to adopt an adult. But have you given any thought to what effect the adoption might have on inheritance rights? That’s the sort of problem that gets lawyers (and judges) excited. Two recent […]
Trustee Is Not Required To Create Special Needs Sub-Trust
DECEMBER 27, 2010 VOLUME 17 NUMBER 40 Kenneth Boyd established a revocable living trust in 2002. He named his daughter Carol Boyd as trustee, and directed that the trust be divided, upon his death, into three shares. One share each was to go to Carol, to Kenneth’s mother Elizabeth Boyd, and to Carol’s son Ben […]
Adoption By Grandparents Set Aside Years Later As Fraudulent
JANUARY 13, 2003 VOLUME 10, NUMBER 28 As American families become more mobile and previously unusual family relationships become more common, grandparents are increasingly likely to be involved in raising their grandchildren. This has led to an increase in the legal problems faced by seniors, especially when family members become less cooperative with one another. […]
“Equitable” Adoption Denied In Absence of Evidence of Intent
MARCH 4, 2002 VOLUME 9, NUMBER 36 Terrold Bean was only one year old when he went to live with Arthur Ford and his wife in California. The Fords took in foster children for San Francisco, and Mr. Bean was one of the ten children they accepted over the years. As it turned out, he […]