Cutting Your Kids Out Of Your Will - How And Why To Do It Carefully

Can you leave a child out of your will, and if so, how do you do it without creating a family war later? In this segment, Ken and Jeremy break down the practical reality behind disinheriting a child, why communication matters, and what can trigger contestation after you are gone. They also explain why some families use trusts instead of relying only on a will, and why state rules can change the strategy.

If you are reviewing your estate plan or thinking about changes, this is a must watch before you update beneficiaries, rewrite documents, or make an emotional decision you may regret later.

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00:00 Why communication matters before you make changes
01:05 A real example of how not to handle it
02:05 Is it legal to disinherit a child
03:05 The big risk: contestation and court fights
04:05 How to reduce ambiguity if you do it
05:15 Why a trust can be harder to contest than a will alone
06:35 State law issues and forced heirship
07:55 Emotional fallout: guilt, conflict, and family dynamics
09:20 How to frame the conversation so it is clear, not a debate
10:40 The goal: avoid surprises and prevent a blowup later
12:05 Wrap up and next steps in the series

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