Sorry chaps, but at least up until 8 years ago; legally, unless the parents have acknowledged such in a will or other recognised document, an illegitimate child is still an illegitimate child and can be entitled to nothing if there is a legitimate child to claim. If there is no will but the illegitimate child has been 'recognised' by both parents, then the child can claim, but only if there is no legitimate heir.

A bastard is a bastard whatever the law says.... it's up to you to interpret it as you will.

LTS