The novel question presented by this appeal is whether the right of an adopted-out child to inherit from his natural family extends to his daughter, the petitioner in this proceeding, who is otherwise qualified to inherit under EPTL 4-1.1, or whether the daughter is precluded by Domestic Relations Law § 117 from sharing in a natural family member's estate. At stake is an estate of approximately...
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