In the Matter of Jackson

This appeal is from a decision of the Grafton County Probate Court {Slattery, J.) on a petition for instructions filed by the executor. Gordon S. Jackson and Stephanie S. Jackson, brother and sister of the decedent, claimed the estate as named legatees under the will. Eugene C. Struckhoff III, guardian ad litem for the three adopted children of the decedent, claimed the estate for the children under RSA 551:10. The trial court ruled that the three adopted children were entitled to take the estate as pretermitted heirs under RSA 551:10. Gordon S. Jackson and Stephanie F. Jackson seasonably…