In re the Guardianship of the Person & Estate of Gertrude Masterson

Citations

• 45 Wash. 48
• 87 P. 1047
• 1906 Wash. LEXIS 920

Syllabus

<p>Guardian and Ward — Appointment—Adopted Child — Rights of Natural Mother. Under Bal. Code, § 6483, the natural mother of a minor, by consenting to an adoption of the child, waives and forfeits any right or claim she may have under Bal. Code, § 6399, providing that the mother is entitled to the guardianship of a minor in case of the decease of the father; hence, upon the death of the adoptive parents, the appointment of some other suitable person, having regard to the welfare of the child, cannot be questioned by the natural mother.</p> <p>Same — Grandparents. For the same reason, the rights of natural grandparents are divested by the decree of adoption.</p> <p>Same — Interest of Guardian. It is not a valid objection to the appointment of a guardian for an adopted child that the guardian would inherit from the child, in case of her decease without issue, and that it would be to the guardian’s interest to prevent her marriage, especially where the court has found such guardian to be a suitable and proper person.</p>