Thurston v. Thurston

Dorothy J. Thurston appeals an order denying her petition which sought a determination that she was a lineal descendant under section 732.108(2)(a), Florida Statutes (1995),1 and a beneficiary of the estate *1002of the deceased, Edward Lloyd Thurston. Appellant argues that the trial court erred in ruling (i) that a proceeding under section 732.108(2)(a) is an action relating to the determination of paternity within the meaning of section 95.11(3)(b), Florida Statutes (1995);2 and (ii) that, since appellant had reached majority more than four years prior to filing her petition, her claim was time…