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What can prove paternity for an estate without a court order? | NC
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Q: What other documents can be used to establish paternity for an estate when a court order isn’t immediately available? A: In North Carolina probate, a paternity court order is often the strongest proof, but it is not always the only path. If an estate deadline is approaching, the claimant should still keep trying to get the certified court record — but should also protect the claim by giving…