Today, a nonmarital child can inherit from his or her intestate father or mother.

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This is true. In most states in the US, nonmarital children have the same rights of inheritance as marital children. However, this was not always the case and laws regarding inheritance rights for nonmarital children have evolved over time. In most states, nonmarital children have inheritance rights from their intestate fathers or mothers. Some states may have specific laws regarding the establishment of paternity before inheritance rights are granted.

Today, a Nonmarital Child Can Inherit from His or Her