Community property heretofore or hereafter acquired during marriage by a married person while domiciled in a state probably does not apply to children. Did her mother make a paternity claim against the father on behalf of your friend? Were birthrights established in a paternity suit? I think you need a lawyer to make a determination if she is entitled to any of the estate. Each State has its own laws concerning inheritance and entitlement. Elaine *** So little time and so little to do. --Oscar Levant Hello MINNESOTA-L On Sunday, December 1, 2002, you wrote > Hello All, > Is Minnesota a community property state? > I have a friend who wants to know if he has a chance of getting her father's estate, even tho she was born out of wedlock. > -Claire