Adopted Child Inheritance Rights

Summary

In Connecticut, adopted children are generally not entitled to inherit from their biological parents who die without a will. Contesting this in court is challenging, as courts typically uphold that biological parents lose legal rights once the child is adopted. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Connecticut, USA
In Connecticut, USA, the inheritance laws state:
- Adopted children are treated the same as biological children for inheritance purposes.
- If a biological parent dies without a will, their biological children may not be entitled to inherit if they were legally adopted by someone else.
Please consult with a local attorney for personalized advice.
So if my biological dad died and he did not have a will answer I was adopted legally by someone else as a baby, I would not be entitled to an inheritance by him?
Correct, in Connecticut, if a biological parent dies without a will, their biological children who were legally adopted by someone else are generally not entitled to an inheritance. However, consult with a local attorney for a more accurate understanding of your specific situation.
Is there any way to contest that in a court of law
Yes, you can contest it but it would be challenging. The courts generally uphold the decision that once adopted out, the biological parent no longer has legal rights. You may need a strong legal argument and evidence to convince the court otherwise.