Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland
Hi,
If a person was adopted by there mothers husband; is that adopted person allowed to claim any rights towards the birth father estate, insurance money, etc.
Asked on 6/24/11, 11:01 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill
Attorney at Law
The birth father can still designate the child as a beneficiary in his will and in insurance, deeds, trusts, etc. Hohwever, he needs to be careful in designating the birth child.
However, the child would not be entitled to the estate if the birth father died without a will.
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Answered on 6/28/11, 3:34 pm