In re the Estate of Grace

John D. Bennett, S.

In this proceeding to settle the account of the executors, the court is required to construe the decedent’s will to determine the status of a grandchild by adoption.

The decedent died on April 27, 1959 leaving her surviving 5 sons and 17 grandchildren. The decedent’s will was executed on October 2,1954. At the time of the decedent’s death, 1 of her children, Robert M. Grace, had 2 natural children and 1 adopted son. Said child was adopted on September 12, 1958, which was after the execution of the will but before the decedent’s death.

Paragraph “Fifth (a) ” of the will…