Matter of Estate of Morris

McGEE, Judge.

Petitioner argues that by executing an affidavit of paternity under G.S. 130A-101(f), he constructively complied with the statutory requirements of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 29-19(b) and (c), which allow a father to inherit from an illegitimate child through intestate succession. We disagree with petitioner and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Intestate succession by and through illegitimate children is governed by G.S. 29-19. “Absent [G.S. 29-19], an illegitimate child has no right to inherit from his or her putative father.” Hayes v. Dixon, 83 N.C. App. 52, 54, 348 S.E.2d 609,…