Most states do not permit a spouse to “disinherit” the other spouse, by law.
Most states permit a “disinherited” spouse to “Elect Against a Will” if the deceased spouse has attempted to disinherit him or her by naming other beneficiaries to the exclusion of the spouse.
Typically, the spouse electing against the Will is entitled to 30% to 50% of the decedent\’s estate, depending upon the number of children that a couple may have.
This and other conditions are explained within the instructional information provided as a part of Standard Legal’s Last Will & Testament legal forms software package. Complete details on Standard Legal’s Last Will & Testament legal forms software package can be found here.