Cutting a Son Out of the Will Over Grandkids Is Cruel and Shortsighted

A father seeks guidance after his wife wants to disinherit their son simply because the son doesn’t plan to have children. The column argues that punishing a child over a personal life choice is cruel and likely damaging, and suggests protecting the son’s interests in the will while addressing the wife’s grief. It explains that changing a will generally requires both spouses’ cooperation, recommends consulting an estate attorney, and urges a candid discussion with the wife about her motivations, with therapy (individual or couple) as a possible path to redirect her anger.