Petition And Agreement Of Adult Adoption (Rev. 10/21)

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Petition And Agreement Of Adult Adoption (Rev. 10/21) is a commonly used form within Connecticut. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Petition And Agreement Of Adult Adoption (Rev. 10/21)

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Petition And Agreement Of Adult Adoption (Rev. 10/21):

• This form pertains to the State of Connecticut

• The current version of this form was last revised on October 1, 2021

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Connecticut’s Form PC-603A - Petition And Agreement Of Adult Adoption (Rev. 10/21) up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Connecticut form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Connecticut probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form PC-603A, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in CT are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form PC-603A online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form PC-603A witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Petition And Agreement Of Adult Adoption (Rev. 10/21) to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Connecticut.

5 reasons you should submit PC-603A as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Connecticut can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Connecticut. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Connecticut is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Connecticut probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Connecticut probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form PC-603A, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Petition And Agreement Of Adult Adoption (Rev. 10/21) is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Connecticut probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Connecticut.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form PC-603A - Petition And Agreement Of Adult Adoption (Rev. 10/21) f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Connecticut probate court office.

Petition And Agreement Of Adult Adoption (Rev. 10/21) is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Connecticut-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Connecticut Form PC-603A - Petition And Agreement Of Adult Adoption (Rev. 10/21). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

Petition and Agreement of Adult Adoption PC -603A Page 1 of 3 CONNECTICUT PROBATE COURTS Petition and A greement of Adult Adoption PC-6 03A REV. 10/21 CONFIDENTIAL RECEIVED: Instructions: 1) An adult person may use this form to petition for approval of an agreement to adopt another adult who is younger in age, provided that the adult to be adopted is not the spouse, brother, sister, uncle or aunt of a proposed adoptive parent, whether of the whole or half blood. 2)The Adult Adoption Agreement attached to this petition must be signed by the proposed adoptive parent(s) and the adult to be adopted. One parent of the adult to be adopted may join in the adoption agreement between the parent’s spouse o r one other person and the adult to be adopted. The rights of a parent who does not join in the adoption agreement will be terminated in accordance with subdivisions (5), (6) and (7) of C.G.S. section 45a-731. The spouse of the adult to be adopted must also consent to the adoption agreement. 3)The petition must be filed in the probate district in which the propo sed adoptive parent resides. If the proposed adoptive parent does not reside in Connecticut, the petition should be filed in the district in which the adult to be adopted resides. 4)For further information, see C.G.S. sections 45a-731, 45a-734 and 45a-735. 5)Type or print in ink. Use an additional sheet, or PC-180, if more space is needed. Probate Court Name District Number In the Matter of (Name, address and telephone number) Date and Place of Birth of Adult to Be Adopted Hereinafter referred to as the adult to be adopted Parent of Adult to be adopted joining in the adoption agreement, if any (Name, address and telephone number) Proposed Ado ptive Par ent, if additional (Name, address and telephone number) Date of Birth Petitioner (Name, address and telephone number ) Date of Birth Proposed Ado ptive Par ent (Name, address and telephone number) Petition and Agreement of Adult Adoption PC-603A Page 2 of 3 CONNECTICUT PROBATE COURTS Petition and Agreement of Adult Adoption PC-603A REV. 10/21 CONFIDENTIAL There are two proposed adoptive parents. There is one proposed adoptive parent. a parent of t he adult to be adopted, which parent i s j oining in the ad option a greement and does not relinquish any parental r ights i n and t o the adult to be adopted. a spouse who is not a parent of the adult to be adopted, which spouse joins in the adoption agreement. a spouse who is not a parent of the adult to be adopted, which spouse does not join in the adoption agreement for the following reasons: WHEREFORE, the petitioner requests that the court approve the adult adoption agreement between the proposed adoptive parent(s) and the adult to be adopted. The petitioner also requests that the name of the adult to be adopted be changed to: The petitioner also requests that the birth certificate of the adult to be adopted be amended. The representations made in this petition are made under penalty of false statement. In the matter of: Other persons interested in the welfare of a proposed adoptive parent or adult to be adopted to whom notice of this petition should be given (Name, address and telephone number of each person and relationship) The petitioner represents that: The proposed adoptive parent(s) and the adult to be adopted share a relationship that is similar to that between a parent and an adult child. The proposed adoptive parent is not m arried . The proposed adoptive parent is m arried to: Signature of Petitioner Date Type or Print Name Spouse of Proposed Adoptive Parent, if not a parent or proposed adoptive parent (Name, address and telephone number) Petition and Agreement of Adult Adoption PC-603A Page 3 of 3 CONNECTICUT PROBATE COURTS Petition and Agreement of Adult Adoption PC-603A REV. 10/21 CONFIDENTIAL PARENT OF ADULT TO BE ADOPTED JOINING IN AGREEMENT Signature of Parent of Adult to Be Adopted T ype or Print Name Date SPOUSE OF PROPOSED ADOPTIVE PARENT JOINING IN AGREEMENT (IF NOT PARENT OF ADULT TO BE ADOPTED) Signature of Spouse of Proposed Adoptive Parent Type or Print Name Date In the matter of: Adult Adoption Agreement The proposed adoptive parent(s), __________________________________________________________________, agree(s) to adopt _______________________________________,an adult who is younger than the adoptive parents. I, __________________________________, being over the age of 18, agree to be adopted by the proposed adoptive parent(s). The adult to be adopted is not the spouse, brother, sister, uncle or aunt of the proposed adoptive parent, whether of the whole or half blood. The parent of t he adult to be adopted is not married to the proposed adoptive parent but is joining in the adoption agreement and does not relinquish any parental rights in and to the adult c hild. Signature of Adult to be Adopted Type or Print Name Date Signature of Proposed Adoptive Parent Type or Print Name Date Signature of Proposed Adoptive Parent Type or Print Name Date PARTIES TO THE ADULT ADOPTION AGREEMENT CONSENT OF SPOUSE OF ADULT TO BE ADOPTED Signature of Spouse of Adult to Be Adopted Type or Print name Date