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 ...
Forbes

DNA Tests And Estate Planning: How 23andMe Resulted In A $28 Million DNA Surprise.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Imagine opening a birthday gift DNA kit and discovering you're entitled to ...
SCOTUSblog

Supreme Court divided over death row right to DNA evidence testing

The Supreme Court on Monday was divided over whether a Texas man on death row has a legal right to sue, known as standing, to bring federal civil rights claims challenging the constitutionality of the ...
WDAF-TV

NextStep Genetics Launches in DFW Offering Compassionate, Court-Admissible DNA Testing

GARLAND, TX, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NextStep Genetics Launches in Dallas–Fort Worth: Bringing Compassionate, Court-Admissible DNA Testing ...
Time

A Decision on DNA Evidence Set to Change Legal Landscape

In 1990, James Harvey was tried on charges of rape and sodomy. He was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in jail. He has maintained his innocence throughout — but prosecutors refused to allow ...
Reuters

Texas death row inmate's DNA testing case goes to US Supreme Court

Gutierrez seeks DNA testing in death penalty challenge Texas law limits post-conviction DNA testing Oct 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear an appeal by a Texas man who faces ...