Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Utah
If Utah resident husband dies without a will, and he has a surviving adopted daughter, does she a claim against the deceased man's estate?
Asked on 3/20/16, 3:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Randy Lish
Randy M. Lish, Attorney at Law
The adopted daughter is entitled to part of the estate. The amount of her interest in the estate can be affected if there is a second marriage involved., but she will still have an interest in his estate.
Answered on 3/21/16, 9:32 am