The lawyers of "Purple Rain" singer Prince have been allowed to get samples of his blood from the authorities just in case individuals surface and claim that they are Prince's children. This will help hasten any paternity claim procedure.
Reuters reported that Minnesota District Court Judge Kevin Eide has issued a court order allowing Prince's lawyers to obtain his blood samples. Eide gave estate administrator Bremer Trust to analyze the blood of the singer and also subject it to genetic testing.
When Prince died last April 21, he did not leave a formal will detailing where his estimated $500 million fortune will go. If there will be no paternity claims, Prince's estate will land in the hands of his six siblings and half-siblings.
Judge authorizes release of late Prince blood for DNA
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According to an earlier Daily Mail report, a love child of the singer surfaced a week after Prince's death. Heir Hunters International said the man who contacted them is in his 30s and also hails from the "Purple Rain" singer's hometown, Minnesota. He claims that he is the son of a woman whom Prince met in the 1980s.
The appearance of this possible love child came days after Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, filed necessary court documents to make her and other siblings in charge of the singer's estate. Scallywag and Vagabond explained that they are asking for the claim on Prince's fortune since Minnesota law dictates that in the absence of a will, the estate of a deceased can be shared by his or her brothers and sisters.
However, because of the story of the so-called love child, there is still no definite answer on who will acquire the fortune of Prince. Heir investigators said they would need to verify the claim of the man and request for a DNA test if he can prove that his story has merit and if he is indeed Prince's son.
