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Originally Posted by thetalady

I don't think anyone can legally adopt an adult. If he was already 18, then perhaps the conservatorship was as much as they could do. The Tuohys were already extremely well off, millionaires. I will not believe that they did this for any kind of financial gain. This is incredibly sad to hear.

You’re misinformed, sister. WaPo had a succinct article about this topic and it is absolutely legal to adopt a person over the age of 18 in MS. The crucial difference is financial control. A conservatorship gave the Tuohys control over Mr. Oher’s finances, among other considerations. Had they adopted him, at age 18 he would have had independent control. LMK if anyone wants a link to the article & I will try to copy & paste relevant facts. 33girl, I hear you from here.