2020 Revised Code of Washington
Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law
Chapter 11.04 - Descent and Distribution.
11.04.085 Inheritance by adopted child.

RCW 11.04.085 Inheritance by adopted child.

A lawfully adopted child shall not be considered an "heir" of his or her natural parents for purposes of this title.

[ 2010 c 8 § 2004; 1965 c 145 § 11.04.085.]

NOTES:

Effect of decree of adoption: RCW 26.33.260.

"Issue" includes lawfully adopted children: RCW 11.02.005(8).

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