Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

My parents gave up their 4th child for adoption thru an adoption agency at birth in Amarillo. A few years ago he found us. My mother passed away and in the will gave him a 1/3 of the real estate and dad has been deceased since 2001. Is he considered a legal heir in the state of texas? is he entitled to anything? DNA indicates he is 100% belongs to both parents.


Asked on 1/19/10, 7:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Gober (Austin TX) Lee, Gober & Reyna

If the 4th child was left property in the will (and the will is a valid will) then the 4th child is entitled to whatever was left to him in the will.

A person does not need to be related to the deceased in order to inherit under a will.

You should consult an attorney for a more in-depth analysis of your issues.

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Answered on 1/24/10, 8:00 pm


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