13 Del. C. § 1109: Petition for transfer of parental rights of deceased parents.

DSCYF or a licensed agency may file a petition to transfer the parental rights of a deceased parent if it appears that adoption is in the best interest of the child. A petition under this section must include all of the following:

(1) Name and address of the petitioner.

(2) Name, date, and place of birth of the child.

(3) Name, address, and date of death of the deceased parent.

(4) A certified copy of the death certificate of the deceased parent.

(5) A statement that the petitioner has explored the possibility of placing the child with relatives and the results of the efforts.