Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana
In the state of Louisiana if my father relinquished his rights to my half brother and my half brother was adopted by his step father, does my half brother share in his estate when he passes away?
Asked on 10/09/09, 1:54 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Dustin Vidrine
Wade & Vidrine, PLC
Yes, he still does, regardless of the adoption. This is true to the extent that your father passes away intestate (without a will or other testamentary instrument). If your father leaves a will, and he has no forced heirs, then he can give his estate to whomever he pleases.
Answered on 10/15/09, 3:04 pm
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr.
Pizzolatto Law Office
He does share equally with all his father's children unless there is a will and your half brother is over 23 years old, is sane, and his father excludes him from the will.
Answered on 10/15/09, 10:45 pm
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