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