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They have 100% of his name. That is more important than biology to a lot of people.

• WalterBright 6y ago
  I could rename myself to Presley, but it gives me no standing to Evlis' estate.
  • Grustaf 6y ago
    Correct. But actually being a direct descendant would, and that's what we're talking about here.
    • cgriswald 6y ago
      I think the word you are looking for is bloodline or pedigree.