Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia

If a Father dies with a will leaving everything to new wife, can kids from prior marriage make a claim if they were not mentioned or specifically disinherited? Thanks.

Asked on 5/25/11, 3:04 pm

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Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Sure, they could make a claim but it would likely go nowhere if the will

was adjudged to be valid and not subject to credible challenge.

Answered on 5/25/11, 7:40 pm

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