Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re: Am I entitled to any of my fathers estate when he dies

You have already been advised that you have rights if your father dies without a will. But you have no reason to trust that he does not have a will. Now is the time for frank discussions. Tactfully, you need to let your father know that you hope he will give you your birthright. Hopefully he will not play games with you and will give you the assurance you need.

Re: Am I entitled to any of my fathers estate when he dies

Your father will either have to acknowklegde paternity or you will have to prove it.

Daniel Clement

Re: Am I entitled to any of my fathers estate when he dies

Get your Mom to sign an Affidavit that the man you now know as your Father is in fact your Father. (This is a sworn statement in writing sworn to before a Notary.) Then save every letter from the man who has come into your life as a Father. Make copies and put the originals in a very safe place, like a bank safety deposit box. You will be entitled to a part of his estate. Unless he does a Will, and expressly cuts you out. If he dies without a Will, this is called intestate succession, you'll still inherent part of his estate. If your Mom is dead then do the rest and lots of luck.