Can I disinherit my children?

Yes, you can disinherit your children in Germany through a will, but they are still entitled to a forced share (Pflichtteil) — half the value of their statutory inheritance share.

No — in most Canadian provinces, a spouse cannot be entirely disinherited because courts can vary a will to ensure 'adequate, just and equitable' provision under dependant support laws.

Yes, you can disinherit your children in Singapore, as the Wills Act does not require you to leave anything to them.

Yes, you can disinherit your children in your will in India, but only if you are a Hindu, Sikh, Jain, or Buddhist and the property is self-acquired; you cannot disinherit children from ancestral (coparcenary) property.

In South Korea, disinheritance is only allowed for serious misconduct by the heir, such as abuse, severe insult, or attempted murder of the testator, as strictly defined under the Civil Act.

Yes, you can disinherit your child in California, but only by clearly expressing that intent in a valid will or trust — California does not require you to leave anything to adult children.

Yes, you can disinherit your children in New York by clearly stating your intent in a valid will—but you cannot disinherit a spouse, who has a legal right to an elective share.

Yes, you can leave all your estate to one person in Japan, but certain close relatives have legally protected 'reserved shares' (forced heirship rights) that cannot be fully disinherited.