Judge: Prince's estate administrator may collect DNA
A Carver County judge has authorized the special administrator of Prince's estate to collect DNA samples from his blood.
District Court Judge Kevin Eide approved the request for blood analysis from Bremer Trust, National Association, which was confirmed as the special administrator of Prince's estate on May 2.
The order said the court recognizes "that parentage issues might arise and that timing can be of concern when conducting genetic testing."
The order authorizes Bremer Trust to take any reasonable actions to test Prince's blood, a sample of which is being maintained by the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office.
The judge said at a court hearing early this week that there's no sign that Prince left behind a will or estate plan. Trust administrators say they are searching for any indication that Prince left behind planning documents.
Attorneys for Bremer Trust didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
A number of Prince's siblings have attended court hearings. One of his half-brothers said earlier this week that the siblings were cooperating in settling the estate.
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