Whate does exclusion mean in a last Will and testament?
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Whate does exclusion mean in a last Will and testament?
Will states in Article II – If my, child, name, survives me, to the exclusion of all others, which by illustrations but not by limitation, includes my, name, name, name, etc , I give devise and bequeath all of my property, real and personal, tangible and intangible, to my Trustee, etc, etc, etc.
Asked on May 18, 2011 under Estate Planning, Virginia
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
This means your child is your sole surviving heir.
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