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- Title
THE BENEFITS AND PITFALLS OF ADULT ADOPTION IN ESTATE PLANNING AND ITS LIKELY OUTCOME IN MISSOURI.
- Authors
Utter, JR., Russell E.
- Abstract
The article focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of adult adoption with reference to laws in Missouri. As the author stated, the first adoption statute in Missouri was passed in 1857 and by 1917, exclusive jurisdiction was given for all Missouri adoptions. Ancient Rome recognized the concept of adoption and it appeared in the U.S. in 1800s. In estate planning context, the benefits of adult adoption are determined by specific needs of a client.
- Subjects
MISSOURI; ROME; ADULT adoption; ESTATE planning; INHERITANCE &; succession
- Publication
UMKC Law Review, 2011, Vol 80, Issue 1, p255
- ISSN
0047-7575
- Publication type
Article