September 17, 2007 Discussion Draft of UPC Amendments

The September 17, 2007 discussion draft of amendments to the Uniform Probate Code are particularly focused on issues related to children born through assisted reproduction.

The draft appears to provide that donors of gametes are not parents for purposes of intestacy (and, under the UPA, gamete donors aren’t parents for other purposes either).

It also appears to provide that in most situations (except adoption by a stepparent or relative), an adopted child cannot inherit from his or her genetic parents.

Special thanks to Courtney Joslin (Acting Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law) and Joel Dobris (Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law) for bringing this article to my attention.