Can my stepfather and stepbrother renounce their claim to my mother's business?

Full question:

I want my stepfather and stepbrother to sign a document stating that they do not want any parts of my deceased mother's small business.

Answer:

If your mother is deceased and your stepfather and stepbrother are named in her Will, they may be able to renounce their inheritance. If she is still alive, this matter should be addressed in her Will. There may also be other ways to handle this issue through a contract, though it's not entirely clear.

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