Can I completely disinherit my spouse?

Most states give a surviving spouse rights that cannot be eliminated by a will alone without a valid waiver or other planning. As part of the legal review, a person can often leave unequal shares or omit an adult child, but the document should be clear and comply with state protections for spouses and dependents. In the estate planning context, careful drafting can reduce ambiguity, though no plan can guarantee that a dispute will never occur. Save copies alongside your other important paperwork, and let the relevant family members or fiduciaries know how to access them.