Your tax refund is calculated by subtracting your tax liability from your taxes withheld. If you have refundable credits, that increases your tax refund. Since your Mother-in-Law had no federal withholding, what you are describing sounds about right.
Refer to the TurboTax Help article Do the Math: Understanding Your Tax Refund for more information.
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