The surviving spouse is generally the first in line when it comes to the deceased’s assets. In most cases, when the couple was still married, it is what the deceased wanted. But what if he or she didn’t want the survivor to inherit anything? Can you disinherit your spouse to ensure he or she is excluded from your will? Continue Reading
Reasons Parents Might Disinherit Children
Reasons Parents Might Disinherit Children | Estate Planning in Cary Welcome back. During our last blog post, we talked about disinheriting estranged adult children. It’s hard to consider what one might go through making the decision to disinherit their child. It’s a difficult, emotional situation that many do not take lightly. While you might be considering disinheriting your estranged child, Continue Reading
Things to Consider When Disinheriting an Adult Child
Welcome back. Our estate lawyers in Cary NC are here to talk more about disinheriting an adult child from your will. This is a difficult subject to tackle, but in some cases, it is a necessity for one reason or another. No matter what you're reasons are, our lawyer is here to help you when the time comes. Working With Continue Reading
Referring to a Disinherited Child in Your Will
Family feuds are common. As children grow into adulthood and parents become seniors, there are things that can bring about drama and arguing. While many times things blow over in a short amount of time, some family disagreements carry on for years and years. When this happens, a child can estrange themselves from their parents. Adult children might become estranged Continue Reading