In the District, “child” or its equivalent in a deed, grant, will, or other written instrument includes an adopted person, unless the contrary plainly appears by the terms thereof, whether the instrument was executed before or after the entry of the interlocutory decree of adoption, if any, or before or after the final decree of adoption became effective.

History

Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 541, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1

Prior Codifications

1973 Ed., § 16-313.

1981 Ed., § 16-313.