Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

If they want to. A person may leave assets by Will to anyone, not only to blood relatives.

This response is not legal advice, since I do not have all of the information that would be required, and I do not have a representation agreement with you.

* If the answers to your question confirm that you have a valid issue or worthwhile claim, your next step should almost always be to establish a dialog with a lawyer who can provide specific advice to you. Contact a lawyer in your county or township.

* Another reason for contacting a lawyer is that it is often impossible to give a good answer in the Internet Q&A format without having more information. The unique circumstances of your situation and things that you may not have thought to mention in your question may completely change the answer. If you want to be sure that you have a complete answer to your question and an understanding of what that answer means, establish a connection with a lawyer who practices in the area of your concern.

The only person at law who cannot be totally disinherited (absent some kind of pre- or post-marital agreement) is your spouse. Anybody else can be named or not. If you want to include the son in law or daughter in law, you may do so. Or not, as the son in law/daughter in law do not have a right to inherit from you. If you do not make a will at all, your children would have a right to inherit, but not their spouses.

I would advise you to see an attorney or have your will reviewed by an attorney to ensure that it states what you want and is correctly drafted and executed so as to avoid any problems at the time of your death. Your family will be grieving over your loss - you don't want to leave them a legal battle as well.