Paternity Test Deceased Father

[Joey634]

My question involves paternity law for the State of: New York

Adopted in 1970 and found my half siblings through DNA. My father never signed off on adoption papers. Do I have a legal right to sue his estate?

[jk]

well, sure, why not.

Was your dad required to sign any adoption papers? Was he ever adjudicated as the father? What was the situation surrounding your adoption?

and what would you sue his estate for? Did he do something to you?

[Joey634]

Can't disclose what he did. He knew about the adoption. The question is under New York State law is an illegitimate heir entitled to inherit property. Thanks.

[Dogmatique]

You need an attorney - you obviously don't have enough information at hand (or you're unwilling to do so, for whatever reason - and your reasons may be perfectly valid). A message board really cannot help you at this point.

[jk]

]Can't disclose what he did.

then you can't get an answer. Hire a lawyer who you can speak to concerning confidential matters.

The question is under New York State law is an illegitimate heir entitled to inherit property.

based on what you said, most likely not but take your information to a lawyer who you can speak with openly. That is the only way you are going to get an actual answer to your situation.