In Re Estate of Wiltermood

This action involves the right of an adopted child to inherit from his natural parents under the intestate succession laws of Washington.

Appellant is the son of the deceased, Lela M. Wilter-mood. In 1919, 4 years after his birth, appellant was adopted by his paternal grandparents, Linzy Thomas Piper and Bessa Piper. His natural parents consented to the adoption in writing.

Appellant’s natural mother died intestate in 1968. Aside from appellant, Lela Wiltermood was survived by one half-sister and three halfbrothers, who are respondents in this action. Appellant, as decedent’s son, applied to…