Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Alabama

ex mother-in-law died inestate

My daughter is the only living grandchild and was contacted by my ex sister-in-law. Do my daughter and I have to submit to a DNA test to prove her rights? Susposedly when my ex- husband died, an autopsy was performed six years ago. they did not tell us he died.


Asked on 7/15/08, 5:56 pm

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William Nolan Nolan Elder Law LLC

Re: ex mother-in-law died inestate

This is one of those "it depends" questions. First off, how much money is at stake here? If only a nominal amount, it won't be worth your trouble to pursue it. If there is a significant inheritance at stake, and that is subjective, then you need to hire an experienced probate attorney as soon as possible to help you with this. You can prove paternity without a DNA test but the DNA test is certainly strong evidence to use. Go to www.naela.org and do a zip code search in the area where the matter took place and call around. Someone will be able to help.

Bill Nolan

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Answered on 7/15/08, 10:36 pm


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