Disinheritance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001656",
  "term": "Disinheritance",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The act of preventing an heir from receiving property that would normally be passed to them through inheritance. This is usually accomplished by an express provision in a will, stating that a particular individual is not to receive any portion of the estate. Laws regarding spousal and child inheritance rights can limit the extent of disinheritance.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/disinheritance/"
}