Cutting Your Kids Out Of Your Will - How And Why To Do It Carefully

About this episode

Ken and Jeremy discuss the complexities of disinheriting a child and the importance of communication in estate planning.

Can you leave a child out of your will, and if so, how do you do it without creating a family war later? In this segment, Ken and Jeremy break down the practical reality behind disinheriting a child, why communication matters, and what can trigger contestation after you are gone. They also explain why some families use trusts instead of relying only on a will, and why state rules can change the strategy. If you are reviewing your estate plan or thinking about changes, this is a must watch be...

People in this episode

Host: Ken Moraif

Guest: Jeremy

Topics covered

• estate planning
• disinheritance
• family communication
• trusts
• wills
• legal strategies

Keywords

• disinheritance
• estate plan
• trusts
• wills
• family conflict
• legal advice

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