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Learn about disinheritance in estate planning. Understand how excluding heirs from wills works, legal requirements, and potential family impacts.
Disinheritance means intentionally excluding someone who would normally inherit from your estate, such as a child or spouse. This process typically requires explicit language in your will or trust documents. Most states have specific legal requirements for disinheritance to be valid and enforceable.