Williams v. Nash

Frank Holt, Justice.

This is an appeal from a probate court order in which it was determined that all of the property of Brady Franklin Nash, deceased, should be vested in his two adopted minor children, subject to the dower and statutory rights of his widow. The appellee, who is the surviving spouse and also the natural mother of the children adopted by the deceased, was appointed administratrix of his estate. The appellants are the collateral heirs of the deceased.

For reversal the appellants urge that a temporary order of adoption does not create the right of inheritance in the children…