For what reasons would one do so and for what would be the drawbacks?
2006-08-29 05:31:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Yes adults can be legally adopted.
1 reason someone would do so is because they have no children and want to leave their estate to someone.
Some people do it because they are lonely.
Draw back is you could lose everything to a swindler
or the person could be senile and the adoption wouldnt be legal then. got to be of sound mind.
2006-08-29 05:40:18 · answer #1 · answered by busybgma 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never heard of it before but that don't mean nothing :) Maybe if the adult is "slow" or can not live on there own.
Drawbacks, you would have to adapted your life so you could help this person out. But this could also be a good thing!
2006-08-29 05:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't adopt an adult. However, if they are mentally or physically disabled and need 24-hour care, you can become their guardian in a foster care situation. It works just like foster care for children. You have to take classes and be certified. You get paid each month depending on how severely handi-capped the person is.
2006-08-29 05:37:50 · answer #3 · answered by Hpnotiq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could be a 'in-home care worker'....I don't think there are any drawbacks except that you have to pretty much take care of them, clean for them, etc. I don't know if they could live with you, or if they would fall under any of the 'adoption' laws...but I know you get paid for it. A lot of people scam the system just to get cash, though.
2006-08-29 05:38:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly, but you can be appointed as their conservator. If an adult is unable to take care of their basic everyday needs, such as pay their monthly bills, cook or clean, etc. you can go to court and have the court appoint a conservator to take care of them. It may take a doctors report or two. I am in the process now concerning my step-mother, and don't know all the details yet.
2006-08-29 05:39:40 · answer #5 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm....why would you want to adopt an adult? Are they mentally /physically challenged or something?
2006-08-29 05:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the process isn't all that uncommon for inheritance law. I'm sure there are other reasons.
2006-08-29 05:43:12 · answer #7 · answered by W0LF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so but if i could i'd adopt a hot blonde n f u c k her till she's all out..
2006-08-29 05:35:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course,but only in Bangladesh!
2006-08-29 05:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by Putt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think once a perso truns 18 theres no need for that
2006-08-29 05:36:05 · answer #10 · answered by Tommy V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋