Friedman and Ranzenhofer, PC Law Blog, New York Estate Planning & WillsCAN I DISINHERIT MY CHILDREN? Yes, you can disinherit your children but you cannot disinherit your spouse. Your spouse has a right to the greater of $50,000 or one-third of the value of your estate. IS OWNING MY HOME JOINTLY WITH MY WIFE A SUBSTITUTE FOR HAVING A WILL? WHEN SHOULD I UPDATE MY WILL?