Proving Parentage: The Role of DNA Testing in Intestacy Disputes
In this episode of Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Jordan Sarah Head examine parentage disputes over intestate estates under the Succession Law Reform Act. They discuss how competing definitions of who qualifies as a "child" often lead to litigation, how DNA testing can streamline resolution, and how procedural, evidentiary, and familial considerations frequently complicate these proceedings.