Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

I was adopted by my stepfather on 1981. In 1988 my biological grandmother wrote a will. She recently passed away and in the will let a percentage to her son (my biological dad). He is dead, so she has in her will in the event he is dead his portion should go to his child. He never had other children. Do I have rights to this inheritance?


Asked on 3/20/16, 3:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC

If your stepfather was married to your natural mother at the time of your adoption, then generally speaking you should still be able to inherit through your natural father.

The specific language and words in the will could negate the general rule though. I'd recommend giving all of the information and a copy of the will to a probate attorney to analyze the situation and determine how to approach it.

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Answered on 3/20/16, 4:59 pm


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