transitive verb. 1 : to prevent deliberately from inheriting something (as by making a will) 2 : to deprive of natural or human rights or of previously held special privileges.

What does it mean when you disinherit someone?

When you disinherit someone, you intentionally exclude them from getting any of your assets when you pass. ... The most common example of disinheritance is when a parent deliberately leaves a child out of a will or trust because they do not want them to receive any of their estate assets upon their death.

What does it mean to disinherit a child?

Disinheritance refers to the manner in which a person who might otherwise have received a gift from a loved one's estate is left nothing. A common example would be where a parent leaves a child out of their will and trust, for whatever reason, or no reason at all.