INHERITANCE RIGHTS OF ADOPTED, HALF-BLOOD AND STEP CHILDREN

When assisting families with real estate that has belonged to a family member, commonly there are questions about siblings which were either adopted, stepchildren or children from outside the marriage.  Therefore, in this week’s column I will explain how each of these scenarios may affect inheritance rights. The inheritance rights of adopted children are protected …

DECEDENTS?

DECEDENTS?

DECEDENTS? The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law.  Any readers with a legal problem, including those whose questions are addressed here, should consult an attorney for advice on their particular circumstances. What are DECEDENTS? Often we in the legal world forget there …