DNA tests are triggering a wave of ‘surprise heirs.' Lawyers urge estate planners to add these 2 protections

Consumer DNA testing kits like 23andMe and AncestryDNA aren’t just making it easier to uncover your heritage or track down ...
Lawyer Monthly

Can DNA Testing Clear a Conviction After Death?

Can DNA testing correct wrongful convictions after death? Explore the legal meaning of posthumous DNA testing and what it ...
Wealth Management

DNA Testing Kits are Causing Challenges in Estate Planning

At-home DNA kits reveal unknown heirs, sparking inheritance disputes. Estate planners must adapt strategies to protect ...
JD Supra

DNA Testing in BC Estate Litigation: Key Takeaways for Parentage and Inheritance Disputes

Courts in British Columbia continue to evaluate when genetic testing should be used to resolve estate disputes. A recent Supreme Court of ...
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NextStep Genetics Launches in DFW Offering Compassionate, Court-Admissible DNA Testing

GARLAND, TX, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NextStep Genetics Launches in Dallas–Fort Worth: Bringing Compassionate, Court-Admissible DNA Testing ...
Houston Press

Advances in DNA Testing Could Put Thousands of Texas Cases in Legal Limbo

Five days after a Houston woman was raped by two men, she was driving down the street when she spotted 16-year-old Josiah Sutton. She thought she recognized his hat, and then immediately identified ...

DNA tests are triggering a wave of ‘surprise heirs’ asking for a slice of inheritances. Lawyers urge estate planners to add these 2 protections

“Surprise heirs like Thomas are popping up because of DNA test kits,” according to the Wall Street Journal article. While ...