Matter of Estates of Josephson

VANDE WALLE, Justice.

Michael Josephson, a minor, appeals from an order of the Mercer County district court affirming the decree of the Mercer County court of increased jurisdiction declaring intestacy and determining heirs. We affirm.

Russell D. Josephson and Robbyn E. Josephson had four adopted children, one of whom was Michael Josephson. On December 29, 1978, Russell and Robbyn died as a result of gunshot wounds. Subsequent to their deaths John P. Friedt petitioned for adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirs, requesting that he be named as personal representative of the estates…