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When a person dies intestate it is important to check the laws of intestacy where the decedent lived. There are many different formulas that are followed in various jurisdictions throughout the world.

In the US and England a small estate may pass to the surviving spouse but larger estates are often divided between the spouse and children. For instance the spouse may get the first $200,000 then a half of the surplus. Every jurisdiction has its own specific formula.

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The laws of your local area will determine whether or not you are an heir - normally adopted children cannot inherit from their birth parents unless they are in a will because your birth parents stopped being your parents during the adoption process, leaving no legal relationship to inherit through.

However, some jurisdictions do make exception to that in various circumstances so that you may be able to inherit. A qualified lawyer practicing inheritance law in your local area will be able to tell you for sure.

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A power of attorney has no effect after a person has died. The property of a person who dies intestate is distributed to the next of kin according to the state laws of intestacy. You can check the laws of your state at the related question link provided below.

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Typically, but if there are children, they may be entitled to half.

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The children are natural heirs to their father's estate. If there is a new spouse, the spouse has priority.

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