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Jomar, biological child of Renato and Celia, is placed for domestic adoption with his maternal aunt Lani and her husband Jen. After a domestic adoption proceeding, a final decree says Jomar becomes the legitimate child of Lani and Jen; Jomar changes his surname to Santos. Parental authority over Jomar by Renato and Celia is terminated. After the decree, Renato dies leaving a will that excludes Jomar. (a) Identify the controlling doctrine on the effects of domestic adoption on Jomar’s civil status and on the parental ties to his biological parents. (b) Distinguish Jomar’s inheritance rights with respect to his natural parents versus his adoptive parents. (c) Apply to the facts: Is Jomar entitled to a share of Renato’s estate? Is Jomar entitled to inherit from Lani and Jen’s estate? Provide clear conclusions and brief rationale.