Under Iowa Intestacy law, if a child dies without a spouse and without children, their parents will inherit everything. Iowa Chapter 633.222 says “under such circumstances (paternity established and father recognizes child), if the recognition has been mutual, and the child has not been adopted, the father may inherit from his biological child.” What happens if the child is illegitimate? Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/illegitimate-child-receive-an-inheritance-in-iowa

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In this article, we will discuss how inheritance works when illegitimate children are involved in Iowa. We will discuss: How is legitimization of a child determined in Iowa?, What are the rules of descent and distribution for intestate inheritance in Iowa?, and Who inherits what in the death of an illegitimate child in Iowa? ‍

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