Pretermitted Children: What It Means & How It Affects Inheritance
Key Takeaways Introduction A pretermitted child is a child who was unintentionally excluded from a will by their parent because the will or trust was created prior to the child’s birth. Pretermitted heirs still have legal protections under most state laws and typically still have a right to receive an inheritance. It’s important to understand […]
The Guide to Pretermitted Heirs, Spouses, and Children
Executive Summary Introduction Instances may arise where an individual was omitted from a will despite having a legal right to an inheritance—this person would then be considered a pretermitted heir under the law. The terms omitted heirs and pretermitted heirs are often used interchangeably, indicating the same scenario where someone has been excluded from a […]