Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Re: challenging a will

In the first place, you do not leave children to someone in a Will. You leave property or money to someone in a Will. Perhaps, what you are really talking about is naming someone to serve as guardian for your children if you should die before a child reaches the age of majority. In that case, you have already stated that your husband has adopted your daughter. Therefore, if you would die while either child is underage, your husband automatically has custody of them by operation of law. If he predeceases you, or if you should both die in a common disaster, then you could provide in a Will for anyone of your choosing to serve as guardian and take custody of your daughter at least, or both if you adopted your husband's child. If not, then his child's mother would have custody of that child by operation of law. It sounds like you might need to put together a Will, and I would advise you to consult with an attorney without delay.