DNA tests are triggering a wave of ‘surprise heirs.' Lawyers urge estate planners to add these 2 protections

Consumer DNA testing kits like 23andMe and AncestryDNA aren’t just making it easier to uncover your heritage or track down ...
Wealth Management

DNA Testing Kits are Causing Challenges in Estate Planning

At-home DNA kits reveal unknown heirs, sparking inheritance disputes. Estate planners must adapt strategies to protect ...

Surprise results from DNA kits

Open/download audio If you get a DNA kit as a gift this Christmas, let me give you a quick heads-up. DNA tests aren’t always just about fun facts like where your ancestors lived or why you hate ...
Houston Press

Surprise, Surprise: Yet Another Delay In 15-Year-Old DNA Case

Back in January Hair Balls brought you the saga of the seemingly endless DNA case of convicted grandma-killer Charles Raby. He’s been on Death Row since 1994, and the DNA challenge has been going on ...

DNA tests are triggering a wave of ‘surprise heirs’ asking for a slice of inheritances. Lawyers urge estate planners to add these 2 protections

“Surprise heirs like Thomas are popping up because of DNA test kits,” according to the Wall Street Journal article. While ...