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Not necessarily. You should consult with an attorney. In most states in the United States a spouse cannot be disinherited. The various state laws provide a spouse with the right to take a statutory portion of the estate by "election". That portion is often the same portion the spouse would receive under the laws of intestacy. "Election" is a simple procedure that usually requires only that the spouse file a claim with the court.

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Q: If you are not the beneficiary of your husbands estate will you lose everything?
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