Maria is a 90 year old, hardworking woman who raised four kids and some grandkids as well. She quit her humble work as a housecleaner when her husband fell ill. She stayed home to care for him. She ...

Some do it with malice. Others, through a misguided notion that money or family heirlooms don't really matter to the person. Whatever the reason, the plight of the disinherited -- or those who may be ...

State laws may allow parents to disinherit one or more children when writing a will. There are different reasons why a child may be disinherited. For example, if parents disagree about a child's ...

This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. Being disinherited or left out of a will is the last thing you want to discover in the wake of losing a loved one. Although it can be very ...

People are disinherited from estates for a variety of reasons, but there are some key mistakes to avoid. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Dear Annie: My parents, especially my mother, were abusive throughout my childhood physically, verbally and emotionally. I lived in fear from the time I was 5 years old. I worked hard, stayed out of ...

Family ties can bring deep joy, but they also come with their fair share of complications. The clash between tradition and personal choice, between what’s expected and what feels right, can stir up ...

DEAR ANNIE: My parents, especially my mother, were abusive throughout my childhood physically, verbally and emotionally. I lived in fear from the time I was 5 years old. I worked hard, stayed out of ...

Dear Annie: My parents, especially my mother, were abusive throughout my childhood physically, verbally and emotionally. I lived in fear from the time I was 5 years old. I worked hard, stayed out of ...

Jerry Lewis last month of heart failure at the age of 91. He left behind a wife, six children from a previous marriage, one adopted daughter, and an estate worth an estimated $50 million. But that ...