Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Chilren of deceased

I was wondering if children of a deceased person from a first marriage can be excluded in a will. mystepmother s children grandchildren are the only ones included he had 9 kids by my mother and 7 by my stepmother can u help


Asked on 2/15/03, 1:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jay Goldenberg Jay S. Goldenberg

Re: Chilren of deceased

with an adjustment factor for a spouse, a person has a right to leave his property to whomever he wishes. If there *weren't* a will all children would stand on the same footing, but his will can do anything.

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Answered on 2/16/03, 1:01 pm
Jay Pollak The Pollak Law Firm, LLC

Re: Chilren of deceased

Yes. Children can always be disinherited. In fact any one can be disinherited EXCEPT a spouse.

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Answered on 2/15/03, 3:09 pm


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