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Marcos and Sara, a married couple, petition in the trial court to adopt their 13-year-old ward, Diego, who has been living with them since infancy after Diego’s mother died and his biological father is unknown. A paternal grandfather objects to the adoption, arguing that Diego’s bloodline and potential inheritance interests should be preserved and that Diego’s consent should be required. The social welfare report recommends adoption, and the court grants the petition after welfare evaluation. The grandfather appeals.