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Home Q&A Forum How do I exclude a child from my will?

Estate Planning

Will

Washington

Asked on Dec 11, 2023

How do I exclude a child from my will?

I want to write my will and exclude an estranged son. Can I just have a paragraph stating my son's name and that he is to receive nothing whatsoever from my estate? Should I leave him $1.00? Is there a preferred approach to make sure he can't contest my will and receive anything? We've been estranged for years. Thanks.

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Estate Planning

Washington

Answered 276 days ago

Matthew S.

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Yes, you could structure your will in that way. You don't even need to leave $1.

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