Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland
My sister just died and left no will. She put a daughter up for adoption in Washington DC 45 years ago and she was adopted by another family. This person is trying to claim assets from the estate. I'm the sister and next of kin of the decease. Please advise on how can I resolve this issue so this person adoption can become the far front and not a issue for me in this estate.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Once someone is adopted, they usually become lawfully for all intents and purposes (including receiving under an estate), the child of the adoptive parents only. Typically there is no longer any inheritance or other rights from the biological parent. The law varies from state to state, however, so it would depend on the law of the place where your sister was domiciled. Was that Maryland?
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