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i have never had this exact case before, but it does appear from the statute that you would still be entitled to an intestate portion of your biological mother's estate since she died before the adoption.  Good luck, and if you need any further assistance, please call my office.

In New Jersey you will only pay estate tax on any amount over $675,000 and inheritance tax if you are not a Class A beneficiary. You are a Class A beneficiary as a child of the decedent.

There is no concrete answer to this question. To adequately address your options you should speak with an attorney and address the timing of the POD account addition, the medical condition of the decedent and your options. We charge $100 for a one hour consultation with an attorney who will provide you with important information regarding your specific case and will able to advise you on the options that you should consider in determining your next steps, or if it involves reviewing documents and preparation in advance of the meeting, we charge $300 for the consultation, because there is over one hour of review and preparation for the meeting and one hour for the meeting.