If my father left me a Trust when he died and I’m 18 now, since and I am considering pursuing an adult adoption will I retain the rights to my Trust if adopted?
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If my father left me a Trust when he died and I’m 18 now, since and I am considering pursuing an adult adoption will I retain the rights to my Trust if adopted?
Asked on February 26, 2013 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You definitely need to consider obtaining a legal analysis from an estate planning attorney re the interpretation of the trust provisions versus entering an adult adoption re your right to Trust disbursements. The trust provisions control the disbursement to you, but may be completely cut off if you enter the adult adoption. Be very careful here, as a legal land mine may be present. Obtain more than one legal opinion.
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