Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Our adopted daughter left shortly after her 18th birthday. She is now 26 years old. She is mentally, socially, and emotionally unstable. She still calls my parents requesting information. She is also using our names for referrals, references. Due to family matters, if anything were to happen to my husband and I, we do not want her to acquire or have the ability to gain access to the family heritance (not much but still a concern). To have a dissolution of adoption, what do we need to do to file the paperwork?


Asked on 7/06/12, 6:06 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

R. Jason de Groot R. Jason de Groot, P.A.

Rather than dissolving the adoption, your intentions that she receive nothing can be stated in your wills. This would be much less costly. Indeed, to leave someone out of your will may be the best bet, not to mention them. Consult with an attorney about getting new or amended wills. If there is a trust you may want to amend it.

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Answered on 7/06/12, 6:23 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Mr.Groot is absolutely correct. In Florida, you can disinherit your children. Sorry this has been such a sadness for you.

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Answered on 7/06/12, 7:59 am


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