Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arizona
what is meant by disowning an adult child?
What is meant by ''disowning'' an adult child?
Asked on 4/04/06, 10:29 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
James Jenkins
Jenkins Law Center PLC
Re: what is meant by disowning an adult child?
Check Webster for a definition.
Answered on 4/04/06, 10:51 am
Donald Scher
Donald T. Scher & Associates, P.C.
Re: what is meant by disowning an adult child?
People often use a phrase like that to mean that they want nothing to do with that child. Obviously, a parent does not "own" a child. If the parent wants to disinherit a child, the parent need only make a Last Will and Testament that leaves the estate to others (same with trust preovisions). The parent does not have to give anything/any inheritance to a child.
Answered on 4/04/06, 2:03 pm