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IN RE ESTATES OF DONNELLY

No. 42081.

81 Wn.2d 430 (1972)

502 P.2d 1163

In the Matter of the Estates of JOHN J. DONNELLY et al., Deceased. KATHLEEN M. KELLY, as Administratrix, Petitioner, v. JEAN LOUISE IVERSON, Respondent.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

November 14, 1972.

NEILL, J.

May an adopted child inherit from her natural grandparents? Both the trial court and the Court of Appeals (5 Wn.App. 158, 486 P.2d 1158 (1971)), answered "yes." We granted review (79 Wn.2d 1010 (1971)), and disagree. In speaking of heirs and inheritance, we refer to the devolution of property by law in intestacy...

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