Elder Law, Probate Litigation and Special Needs Newsletter: January 2026 Issue

When DNA Tests Meet Estate Plans: Surprise Heirs and the Legal Fallout -

For many families, at-home DNA testing kits like 23andMe and Ancestry.com have provided fascinating insights into ancestry and genetic health. But for those of us practicing Elder Law and Estate Administration, they’ve also introduced a new, and increasingly common, complication: previously unknown relatives emerging after someone passes away and asserting a claim to the estate.

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