[WSBAPT] Motion for Instruction for DNA testing of possible estate beneficiary

[Roger Hawkes]

I support your motion, but have had no similar experience.

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Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2023 3:45 PM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Motion for Instruction for DNA testing of possible estate beneficiary

Hello Fellow Listservs,

I have a case where I represent the administrator of an estate and some evidence has come to light that causes the administrator to question the parentage of a possible estate beneficiary.  If it was determined that this person, whose parentage is in question was not the child of the decedent, then that person would not longer be an heir or beneficiary of the estate under the rules of intestacy.

As such, I think it I appropriate to motion the Court for instruction and include in the Order that the person whose parentage is questioned, participate in a DNA test to establish their relationship to the decedent.

Does anyone have any experience with something like this?  If so, could I schedule a time to ask you a few questions about testing and/or testing process, and supportive case law? RCW 26.26A.310 permits testing under the Uniform Parentage Act.

Thanks very much!

Kind regards,

Michael S. Safren, Esq.
Attorney at Law

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