[mcshelll]

Laws vary by state. In Lousiana, you are not allowed to disinherit children.When my mother died, all of us kids had to sign to allow our Stepfather to sell her car, their house, etc.
Families have challenged same sex partner wills. Sometimes it is just plain greed, sometimes it is that they do not accept the same sex spouse. Even if they lose, many battles are fought over this and it brings heartache to many.