Will a court record showing paternity be enough in probate? | NC

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Q: Will a court record showing paternity be enough to establish my rights in probate? A: Sometimes — but not always. A court record can be enough if it is a final legal ruling of paternity that the probate law recognizes for inheritance purposes. This matters most when the estate has no will and the claim is through the father. If the record only mentions paternity, but does not qualify under…