A has a son B and the latter adopted C. B predeceased his father. Can C represent B in the inheritance of A?

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DAdopted children, like C, can inherit from their adoptive parents (B in this case) as if they were biological children. However, the inheritance rights do not automatically extend to the adoptive grandparents (A in this case) if there is no direct adoption relationship. Since C was adopted by B and not by A, C does not have a blood relationship with A and is considered a voluntary heir in the context of A's inheritance. Therefore, C cannot represent B in the inheritance of A based on the lack of a direct legal or blood relationship with A.

A Has a Son B and the Latter Adopted C