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Adoption is one alternative for providing for your children if you become permanently incapacitated or die.

Adoptions are final. There's no going back unless there are unusual circumstances.

Carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of putting a child up for adoption before moving forward.

If you are considering adoption just to ensure care of your child after you're gone, it is preferable to wait until:

  • Your condition is almost certain to be terminal in the near future or

  • Your condition is expected to result in permanent incapacitation that leaves you unable to care for your children.

If a cure for your condition is found, it can be difficult -- if not impossible - to regain legal custody of your children.

For additional information, see the other sections of this document.


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