2011 California Code
Probate Code
DIVISION 6. WILLS AND INTESTATE SUCCESSION [6100 - 6806]
CHAPTER 2. Parent and Child Relationship
Section 6452
If a child is born out of wedlock, neither a natural parent nor a relative of that parent inherits from or through the child on the basis of the parent and child relationship between that parent and the child unless both of the following requirements are satisfied:
(a) The parent or a relative of the parent acknowledged the child.
(b) The parent or a relative of the parent contributed to the support or the care of the child.
(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 862, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 1997.)
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