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Q: After nearly 30 years of marriage, my wife and I divorced. It was a very messy divorce and, to my disappointment, my two adult children took the side of my ex-wife. After much deliberation, I’ve decided to disinherit them from my will. How do I go about doing it? I have an existing will and at the same time I have a software program that does wills that I would like to use. Can you help?

A: I’m sorry to hear about your divorce and even sorrier to hear that it was messy. Unfortunately, even with good people, things happen in the judicial system. In regards to your question: Yes, you can disinherit a child. The key to doing so is not to leave them out of the will, but rather, clearly state that you are disinheriting your child and you wish them to receive nothing from your estate.

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