Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
My brothers and I were orphaned in 1975. My father left an estate, and the money has been taken by a person in that same state. My question is, my younger brother was adopted by a family member, but I was not. Can ,and do you the family relative could receive the younger brothers inheritance legally?, and could they have gotten mine as well, I was not adopted. If the child is adopted, does that enable the relative to receive the child's money, or would they assume all support for the child? Thank you for the help!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Since I am not certain of the facts described in your inquiry, any advice would be general and conditioned on many additional issues. Under Florida law an adopted child has the same rights as a biological child regarding inheritance. There are many issues which affect inheritance: was there a will?; were you and your brothers of adult or minor age at the time of your father's death?; were Florida laws of intestacy applied because there was no will?; was the estate administered in a probate court? You may want to discuss these issues with an attorney or research the issue based on a complete understanding of the facts.
I agree with Mr.Martin. Also, if you were minors the funds that you would have gotten were probably controlled by a guardian for your well being, education, medical care etc.
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