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Inheritance Rights For Adoptees
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Adopted children in Texas can inherit from biological parents unless specified otherwise in the adoption decree. Without a will, Texas intestate laws apply. Minors need a guardian for inheritance. If a waiver was signed, it should be on file with the original attorney. Ensure the new attorney receives it by requesting a transfer.Full Conversation
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Hi Hannah! I'm sorry for your loss. Are you seeking advice on dealing with a will, probate, or inheritance issues?
inheritance issues
Hi Hannah!
To better understand your situation, could you please let me know if there is a will involved in the inheritance issues you're facing?
To better understand your situation, could you please let me know if there is a will involved in the inheritance issues you're facing?
i was adopted and biological dad has passed away. his ex contacted me about being the heir since their daughter is a minor. she had one attorney contact me and had me complete a waiver and is now saying she had to get another attorney and didnt know that i signed anything in the past but now they need my information.
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It sounds like you're dealing with some complex inheritance issues. Here are a few points to consider:
- In Texas, adopted children can inherit from their biological parents unless the adoption decree specifically states otherwise.
- If there is no will, Texas intestate succession laws will determine the heirs.
- A minor child cannot directly inherit property, so a guardian or custodian must be appointed.
Would you like more specific information on any of these points?
It sounds like you're dealing with some complex inheritance issues. Here are a few points to consider:
- In Texas, adopted children can inherit from their biological parents unless the adoption decree specifically states otherwise.
- If there is no will, Texas intestate succession laws will determine the heirs.
- A minor child cannot directly inherit property, so a guardian or custodian must be appointed.
Would you like more specific information on any of these points?
yes
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Sure, Hannah! Here are some specific points regarding your situation:
- Adopted Children's Rights: In Texas, adopted children generally retain the right to inherit from their biological parents unless the adoption decree explicitly states otherwise.
- Intestate Succession: If your biological father did not leave a will, Texas intestate succession laws will determine the heirs. Typically, this involves a surviving spouse and children.
- Minor Inheritance: Since the daughter is a minor, the inheritance cannot be directly transferred to her. A guardian or custodian must be appointed to manage the inheritance on her behalf.
Do you have any specific questions about these points or need guidance on how to proceed?
Sure, Hannah! Here are some specific points regarding your situation:
- Adopted Children's Rights: In Texas, adopted children generally retain the right to inherit from their biological parents unless the adoption decree explicitly states otherwise.
- Intestate Succession: If your biological father did not leave a will, Texas intestate succession laws will determine the heirs. Typically, this involves a surviving spouse and children.
- Minor Inheritance: Since the daughter is a minor, the inheritance cannot be directly transferred to her. A guardian or custodian must be appointed to manage the inheritance on her behalf.
Do you have any specific questions about these points or need guidance on how to proceed?
yes
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It sounds like you have a complex situation involving inheritance rights as an adopted child and ensuring the proper handling of a minor's inheritance.
To help further, could you specify which point you'd like more information on:
*. Adopted children's rights to inheritance?
*. The process of intestate succession in Texas?
*. Appointing a guardian or custodian for a minor's inheritance?
Let me know so I can provide more detailed information.
It sounds like you have a complex situation involving inheritance rights as an adopted child and ensuring the proper handling of a minor's inheritance.
To help further, could you specify which point you'd like more information on:
*. Adopted children's rights to inheritance?
*. The process of intestate succession in Texas?
*. Appointing a guardian or custodian for a minor's inheritance?
Let me know so I can provide more detailed information.
If i completed a waiver to have my name taken off of everything and a new attorney was presented then wouldnt that waiver be on file?
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In Texas, if you signed a waiver to relinquish your rights to an inheritance, it should generally be on file with the attorney who handled it. However, if a new attorney is now involved, they might not have access to that file unless it was properly transferred or shared.
Would you like more details on how to ensure that your waiver is recognized by the new attorney?
In Texas, if you signed a waiver to relinquish your rights to an inheritance, it should generally be on file with the attorney who handled it. However, if a new attorney is now involved, they might not have access to that file unless it was properly transferred or shared.
Would you like more details on how to ensure that your waiver is recognized by the new attorney?
yes
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To ensure that your waiver is recognized by the new attorney:
- Contact the original attorney and request a copy of the signed waiver.
- Provide this copy to the new attorney.
- Verify with the new attorney that they have received and acknowledged the waiver.
Would you like more assistance or details on this process?
To ensure that your waiver is recognized by the new attorney:
- Contact the original attorney and request a copy of the signed waiver.
- Provide this copy to the new attorney.
- Verify with the new attorney that they have received and acknowledged the waiver.
Would you like more assistance or details on this process?
what if the attorney is someone elses?
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If the attorney is someone else's, you can still request that the original attorney send a copy of the signed waiver directly to the new attorney handling the case. This ensures that the new attorney has all the necessary documents.
Would you like more specific information on how to proceed with this?
If the attorney is someone else's, you can still request that the original attorney send a copy of the signed waiver directly to the new attorney handling the case. This ensures that the new attorney has all the necessary documents.
Would you like more specific information on how to proceed with this?
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