Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

property rights

I am 60 years old. I was adopted as a young child by my stepfather. my biological father passed away five years ago. do I have any rights to any of my biological father's estate?


Asked on 9/27/06, 4:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: property rights

I just want to reiterate Mr. Grissom's response, as in fact represented a woman once in a very similar circumstance. Get a copy of the court's file -- the termination and adoption orders will answer your question.

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Answered on 9/28/06, 11:06 am
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: property rights

You would have to study the adoption order. When I do adoptions, I never terminate the inheritance rights because the bio dad might win the lottery and buy Wonderland.

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Answered on 9/27/06, 4:53 pm


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