[WSBARP] Inheritance and adoption question

[deborah at neillaw.com]

Hello,

I know a lawfully adopted child is not considered the heir of their natural parents.  My question is does it matter when the adoption takes place?  If the child is adopted after the parent’s death, but before the probate is completed, can the child still inherit?  What if the child stands to become the beneficiary of annuity payments their deceased father was receiving?  Does a later adoption cut off their right to continue to receive the annuity payments?

Thanks for your thoughts.

Deborah Jameson
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