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Apple Law Firm PLLC | David Goldman
If his parental rights were terminated by a court, then the child or adult is not considered his for inheritance purposes.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 8/20/2011
The Schreiber Law Firm | Jeffrey D. Schreiber
In all states I an aware, it does not. Foster care is custodial only. Parental rights would have to be terminated to affect familial rights. However, that is if intestacy laws are used. A will or trust which makes specific persons the beneficiary will control over intestacy laws which only are used if there is no will or trust.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/19/2011
Minor, Bandonis and Haggerty, P.C. | Brian Haggerty
If they are legally adopted it changes their rights to inherit.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 8/19/2011
Ashman Law Office | Glen Edward Ashman
His children, regardless of where they live, probably have rights to his estate.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 8/19/2011
The Law Offices of Laurie E. Ohall, P.A. | Laurie E. Ohall
Unless the children have been adopted by someone else, they have rights to their father's estate. Adoption would terminate those rights.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 8/19/2011
Goldsmith & Guymon | Dara Goldsmith
Just because a person is placed in foster care does not mean that he or she is no longer considered a child of the parent. The child is considered a child unless parental rights are terminated by the court system. This usually only occurs if the child is being adopted.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 8/19/2011
