With adoption, the child becomes the legal heir of the adopter.
By the Adoptor
- Legal heir (like a natural child)
- Reserved shareholder
- Cannot be completely removed from the inheritance even with a donation/will
From the Biological Family
- The right to inheritance is generally excluded
- Exception: adoption within the family (step-sibling, etc.)
Adopting a Stepchild
- Adopting the spouse's previous child
- The child inherits from both the natural father and the stepfather
Supreme Court 14. HD
14. HD accepts that the adopted child inherits "like a natural child".
Inheritance lawyer is recommended.