The laws of being adopted are different for each state in the U.S. Most laws state that once adopted, your biological parents cannot get you back.
Yes, an adopted child can retain their original last name after being adopted, but it ultimately depends on the preferences of the adoptive parents and the laws of the specific jurisdiction.
Sparta
No. Not unless they were legally adopted by the decedent. See link below for the laws of intestacy for Nebraska.No. Not unless they were legally adopted by the decedent. See link below for the laws of intestacy for Nebraska.No. Not unless they were legally adopted by the decedent. See link below for the laws of intestacy for Nebraska.No. Not unless they were legally adopted by the decedent. See link below for the laws of intestacy for Nebraska.
How are you adopted
If your brother adopted you, you are his son or daughter and his in-laws are your grandparents by adoption.
Being adopted dose not make it any different then being with your biological parents. They are your legal guardians so whatever laws apply to non adopted children applies to you. So wherever you are, find out what age you can legally be on your own and then proceed from there. I do believe 16 sounds a bit young to be on your own, but I haven't got a clue. 16 is really young to leave you family, so maybe talk to your parents?
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Hittites
In most jurisdictions a legally adopted sibling is a legal heir. You would need to check the laws of your state. You can find state-by-state intestacy laws linked in the related question below.
If he had no will, no wife and children and your parents are deceased you may have a claim if he was legally adopted. You can check the laws of intestacy for your jurisdiction at the related question link.If he had no will, no wife and children and your parents are deceased you may have a claim if he was legally adopted. You can check the laws of intestacy for your jurisdiction at the related question link.If he had no will, no wife and children and your parents are deceased you may have a claim if he was legally adopted. You can check the laws of intestacy for your jurisdiction at the related question link.If he had no will, no wife and children and your parents are deceased you may have a claim if he was legally adopted. You can check the laws of intestacy for your jurisdiction at the related question link.
Yes.
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