Today’s technology now allows us to determine paternity via DNA testing – even when the father in question is no longer living. The question now becomes, under what circumstances will states allow posthumous paternity testing – especially in order to establish legitimacy so that a child can inherit from his or her alleged father? It’s no surprise in our federal system that the states are divided on this issue. The intestate succession statutes of some states – Connecticut, Maryland, and … [Read more...] about Who’s Your Daddy?
