An adult adopted by the testator’s grandson became a beneficiary of a testamentary trust upon the death of the adopting grandson because of the existence of a parent-child relationship during the minority of the adoptee. Armistead Trust (No. 2), 5 … Continue reading
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Despite the language of the Wills Act of 1947, which was in effect at the time of the testator’s death, if there is no contrary intent expressed in the will, “issue”, “child”, or “children” presumptively includes children that were adopted … Continue reading