Can my sibling inherit without a paternity order? | NC

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Q: Can my sibling inherit from a parent if there is no court order establishing paternity? A: In North Carolina, maybe — but only if your sibling is legally recognized as that parent’s child for inheritance purposes. If the parent who died was the mother, the rules are usually simpler. If the issue is proving a father-child relationship, a court paternity order is not the only possible proof,…