TX- birth following death of the father
Texas Jul 25, 2026
Location: DFW, TX Hello, I’m posting here for my sister in law. We lost my brother, her fiance, Memorial Day weekend. She is expecting their first baby together in Oct She is beyond overwhelmed with the thought of not being able to put my brother on the baby’s birth certificate right away, as well as his last name. Does anyone know what this process looks like? We’re in Texas. They were not married I know we have to apply for paternity through the AG office for survivors benefits etc. but just wasn’t sure if there was a loop hole or SOMETHING we can do to ensure she can write my brother’s name on the birth certificate- I just hate that has has to do this without him and can’t even put his name down after she gives birth, I know it’s going to break her heart further so I’m trying to get a sense of what the reality will be beforehand to prepare her. I wasn’t sure that there was a stipulation to putting the baby’s last name as my brother’s so if that’s a thing as well, please let me know Thank you!
