[Solved] A & B are married. They have a son C who is married to D with children, E & F. C & D adopted G. C died in 2006. A died in 2010. Can G inherit by right of representation?

Q.	A & B are married. They have a son C who is married to D with children, E & F. C & D adopted G. C died in 2006. A died in 2010. Can G inherit by right of representation?
A.	G can inherit by right of representation being the son of C.
B.	G cannot inherit by right of representation because such right applies only to blood relatives.
C.	G can inherit by right of representation because one of the rights of an adopted child is the right of inheritance without any distinction and discrimination.
D.	G can inherit by right of representation like E & F otherwise, he would be deprived of his legitime resulting in unfairness.
Answer» B. G cannot inherit by right of representation because such right applies only to blood relatives.

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