A German grandfather disinherited his five grandchildren because they visited him too rarely. The children of his deceased son were not taken into account.
The family dispute went to court, but the judge dismissed the lawsuit. There is no compulsory portion in English inheritance law, according to the leading legal analysis of the law. If the last wishes of a deceased grandchild were not recorded in a will, legal succession applies. If you want to turn down your inheritance, there are a few things you should keep in mind.