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A Child by Any Other Name: Family Ties in the Uniform Parentage Act
When: May 1, 2026
Location: 38th Annual RPTE National CLE Conference
 

Chicago, Illinois

People: Carole M. Bass

Carole Bass moderated a panel discussion titled "A Child by Any Other Name: Family Ties in the Uniform Parentage Act" on May 1, 2026, at the 38th Annual RPTE National CLE Conference, hosted by the ABA (American Bar Association) Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law, in Chicago, Illinois.

This program discussed the various scenarios that can arise from an expanded and more inclusive view of the parent-child relationship to encompass same-sex parents, adoptive parents, and other forms of descendancy. State law varies on this topic, but those states that have enacted the Uniform Parentage Act benefit from statutory guidance on the definition of a "descendant." This program explored various real and hypothetical familial relationships and discussed the implications of each on an estate.

Participants learned:

  • How parent-child and other descendant relationships can be created under the Uniform Parentage Act and other state law.
  • The implications across state lines for recognition of non-traditional parent-child or other descendant relationships.
  • How to counsel clients through the various emotional issues at play when addressing complex lineage scenarios.