New York is the most recent state to legislate the inheritance rights of children conceived after the death of one or both parents—a circumstance that was barely imaginable less than a generation ago. Statutes and court decisions on this topic have rapidly developed over the last 15 years, in response to advances in medical technology.
In this article, Loeb & Loeb partner Jonathan Rikoon examines the legal questions surrounding this issue, federal case law and state legislation.
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