Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana
Louisiana. Mother died. Will left all to father. Father died. No biological children. Will left all to Adopted Child One. Adopted Child Two has been out of the picture for years and was left nothing in the will. Suddenly shows up looking for his part of the estate following the death of the second parent. Does that child have a legal right to anything? Nothing much left in the estate except the home and a few minor assets (automobile, what-nots) to Adopted Child One, never married and resided since birth with parents. Does Adopted Child Two have any contest? Unprobated wills.
Asked on 6/10/11, 2:01 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Maguire
James G. Maguire, Attorney At Law
As long as Child Two is not a forced heir (disabled or under the age of 24 at the time of parents' deaths) then all goes to Child One in accordance with the wills.
Answered on 6/10/11, 2:18 pm
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