Just found out I have a younger Brother and sister would that complicate a wrongful death lawsuit ?

August 5, 2019

Question

My father was killed in a cycling accident and while preparing my case I found out I may have a brother and sister. They don’t have my fathers last name will this pose a problem

Answer

Non-marital children may be "distributees" of any amount recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit if paternity has been established. These are complex cases with proceedings in both Surrogate's court and Supreme court.


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