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You may be thinking of the word, 'disinherit'. You would be trying to disinherit your husband.

It is impossible to disinherit a spouse in most states. A surviving spouse can 'elect' to take against the will and the state laws will give them a share in the estate that is usually equal to the share they would receive if you died without a will or intestate. You can check your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below.

The only way to disinherit your spouse is to have no property in your name at the time of your death. You need to speak with an attorney who specializes in probate, estate planning and trust law.

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