[WSBAPT] Disabled adult children of deceased

[Eric Nelsen]

If the Will excludes the child, that's it; the child receives nothing and the State/Guardian has no means to get inheritance money from the estate. There is no right to inherit that could thwart the intent of the testator.

The only alternative scenario I could imagine is where the State/Guardian has some kind of creditor claim against the parent, perhaps because the parent was obligated for something during life relating to the disabled children, and didn't pay? I don't think DSHS reimbursement applies in this scenario because that's for services rendered to the decedent.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Disabled adult children of deceased

Client wants to prepare a will and I indicated that she can give her estate to anyone she wanted as well as exclude her adult disabled children who are receiving state financial assistance so that they do not lose such aid.  As a side issue, anyone know of any situation where the State or Guardian for such a child would have a  contractual, legal and or equitable interest in her estate?  Thanks Mike

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