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If I have two children do I have to put both in my will?

If I have two children do I have to put both in my will?

Full question:

If I have two children do I have to put both in my will?

Category: Wills and Estates
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Ohio

Answer:

No, you may leave your property to whomever you wish. Please see the information at the following link:

http://definitions.uslegal.com/d/disinherit/

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

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