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    Oct 22, 2010, 10:46 AM
    Inheritance
    What do I do if my dads name is not on my birth certifacate and I want to claim some money he has left after he died, he didn't leave a will and was not married . I live in the uk , what do I do now thanks
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    Oct 22, 2010, 12:30 PM
    When there's no will the inheritance goes to next of kin in a line that is determined by where he lived (in the US, by state, so Google inheritance laws where you are). You would have to have DNA tests probably and file a claim, unless next of kin agree that you are his son. If he was cremated, or buried and you can't afford all this, you may have a tough time. If he was your dad by virtue of providing for you, that may help your claim. But a lot will depend on who else survived him.
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    Oct 22, 2010, 04:03 PM

    The first question is whether he was ever established as your legal parent. Doesn't matter if he's on the birth certificate or not, what matters is your legal relationship.

    Once that is established, then you can look into rights of inheritance.
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    Oct 22, 2010, 04:21 PM

    Not so sure on this Scott. I'll be watching how this developes but I believe a bio dad who never recogized his child or parented , that child still has standing in inheritance without a will. Bet AKlawyer will jump in soon. Or Lisa.
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    Oct 22, 2010, 05:09 PM
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    Not so sure on this Scott. I'll be watching how this developes but I believe a bio dad who never recogized his child or parented , that child still has standing in inheritance without a will. Bet AKlawyer will jump in soon. or Lisa.
    I don't disagree, but, without his being on the birth certificate, the bio relationship has to have been proven legally.
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    Oct 23, 2010, 09:13 AM

    That is very true, especially if the dad's DNA is not available.
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    Oct 23, 2010, 01:50 PM
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    Thanks for your advice ,his other children know that I'm his son and I'm involved in the funeral organiseation so I'll just have to wait I and see . Thanks

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