Husband and Wife have two biological children and one adopted child. Now that the adoption is finalized, Husband and Wife believe they should update their estate plan. Which of the following statements is NOT correct concerning the adopted child? A)An adopted child will automatically inherit from both an adoptive parent and a non-adoptive step-parent. B)An adopted child cannot automatically inherit from his or her biological parent(s) and also from his or her adoptive parent(s). C)An adoptive parent may disinherit an adopted child. D)An adopted child will receive an equal share as a biological child under the intestate statutes.

Husband and Wife have two biological children and one adopted child. Now that the adoption is finalized, Husband and Wife believe they should update their estate plan. Which of the following statements is NOT correct concerning the adopted child? A)An adopted child will automatically inherit from both an adoptive parent and a non-adoptive step-parent. B)An adopted child cannot automatically inherit from his or her biological parent(s) and also from his or her adoptive parent(s). C)An adoptive parent may disinherit an adopted child. D)An adopted child will receive an equal share as a biological child under the intestate statutes.

SWFT Corp Partner Estates Trusts

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357161548

Author:Raabe

Publisher:Raabe

Chapter18: The Federal Gift And Estate Taxes

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