Tennessen v. Topel

The first issue is the effect of sec. 48.92 (1) and (2), Stats. 1 It is argued the language of this statute when compared with its predecessor sec. 322.07, Stats. 1951, does not mean the right to inherit through a natural parent or from other natural kin is extinguished by adoption.

The effect of adoption on the right of inheritance of the adopted person depends upon the particular wording of the statute and generally the right to inherit from one’s natural relatives after adoption is unaffected unless the statute clearly provides to the contrary. See Anno. Adoption — Inheritance from Natural…