Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Son "C" was adopted by new father "B" ten years ago.

Biological father "A" of son "C" recently died intestate.

Does son "C" have a claim on his biological father "A"'s estate.

from Atlanta, GA


Asked on 3/12/13, 5:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

No. An adoption terminates the rights of the biological father.

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Answered on 3/12/13, 5:53 pm
Harold Holcombe Harold D. Holcombe, P.C.

Generally, NO. But, consult with an attorney and see if the bio father had his rights properly terminated at the adoption.

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Answered on 3/13/13, 9:53 am


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