Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Children have no right to inherit, whether legitimate or not. However, omitting a child from your will may give these children the right to claim against your Estate. If your intention is to disinherit, you need to identify them in your Will and/or Trust and specifically disinherit them. I strongly advise you to work with an attorney to make sure that your Estate plan will be effective in carrying out your wishes.

So that your intent is clear, it would be wise to specifically mention them by name and specifically leave them nothing.