Raley v. Spikes

The administratrix of the estate of George Carrier Blume, deceased, appeals from a judgment of the Probate Court of Mobile County holding that two natural sons of Blume, who were later adopted by their mothers' spouses, were entitled to share in Blume's estate. The issue is whether the adoption of Blume's sons by their stepfathers cuts off their right to inherit from Blume.

Blume died intestate in March 1991. At the time of his death, he resided in Mobile County, Alabama. His estate consists entirely of personal property located in Mobile County. Two of Blume's natural children from former…