Inheritance rights: Do your closest relatives have a right to claim part of your estate?

Who inherits your estate depends not only on what you bequeath in your will, but state law can override some provisions in your will. Find out what your rights are and how to protect your estate.

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Brette Sember, J.D.

by Brette Sember, J.D.

Brette is a former attorney and has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years. She is the author of more than 4...

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Updated on: March 2, 2023 · 4min read


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