Q: I have a question about becoming administrator of an estate
my biological mom passed recently and there was no will left. where I was adopted out of foster care I am wondering if the court won't grant me power of estate. Its just me amd my half-sister and she is a minor. nobody is contesting it. should I bring any documents like my original birth certificate and termination of rights papers or anything like that to court when I go or what's the best way to do this and is there any reason I would be denied
A: If her rights to you were terminated, you no longer have the right to inherit from her. If they were not terminated, then you can petition the Court to be appointed administratrix of her estate.
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