Is it legal for adoptive parents to disinherit their adopted children?
Inheritance laws treat adopted children the same as biological children. Under these laws, a parent can disinherit any child—adopted or biological—as long as the parent's will clearly states an intent to disinherit the child. Otherwise, the child may qualify as an overlooked heir (called "pretermitted" in legal jargon) who might be able to claim a portion of the parent's estate after death. The key is to be clear about your wishes during life—and to put them in writing in your will.
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