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We have an interesting situation involving a common accident that resulted in the death of the parents, the common minor child of the parents and a common unborn child of the parents. Mom and Dad each have a separate estate open and being administered by separate
personal representatives to pursue a wrongful death claim. There was no estate planning in place. Litigation belives recovery on behalf of the unborn child is possible, and this question is not at issue for the purposes of this message to the group.<br>
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Two questions have arisen regarding administrations for the deceased children.</div>
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<li><span>For the minor child the question is whether an estate needs to be opened in their name to property pursue a claim on their behalf. My inclination is that a separate probate on behalf of the minor child should be opened to assert any valid claims and
maximize recovery on behalf of the minor child who died in the same accident. However, I welcome any of your thoughts on this because we also do not want to incur unneeded expenses.<br>
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Most perplexing however is whether an estate should (or even can be) opened for the unborn child to ensure any claims related to the unborn child are properly asserted. I admit this issue has a myraid of ethical and moral questions related to it, but I would
sincerely appreciate the insights of the group on whether this is appropriate or even neccessary to ensure claims are property asserted against the third party.<br>
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I welcome any insights you may have on or off list.<br>
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