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Can a husband leave everything to ex instead of wife?

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No. In most jurisdictions in the United States a spouse cannot disinherit their spouse. Louisiana is the only exception. If the husband left all his property to his ex-wife in his will, his wife could claim a portion under the doctrine of spousal election. That portion is generally the share she would receive by law if he died without a will.

No. In most jurisdictions in the United States a spouse cannot disinherit their spouse. Louisiana is the only exception. If the husband left all his property to his ex-wife in his will, his wife could claim a portion under the doctrine of spousal election. That portion is generally the share she would receive by law if he died without a will.

No. In most jurisdictions in the United States a spouse cannot disinherit their spouse. Louisiana is the only exception. If the husband left all his property to his ex-wife in his will, his wife could claim a portion under the doctrine of spousal election. That portion is generally the share she would receive by law if he died without a will.

No. In most jurisdictions in the United States a spouse cannot disinherit their spouse. Louisiana is the only exception. If the husband left all his property to his ex-wife in his will, his wife could claim a portion under the doctrine of spousal election. That portion is generally the share she would receive by law if he died without a will.

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No. In most jurisdictions in the United States a spouse cannot disinherit their spouse. Louisiana is the only exception. If the husband left all his property to his ex-wife in his will, his wife could claim a portion under the doctrine of spousal election. That portion is generally the share she would receive by law if he died without a will.

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