Answer to Question #216973 in History for Deanna

Question

Period: Regency England. I am aware of the entailment of property, but is there any possible way, any exception where a son (firstborn or other) can be legally excluded from his father's Will? I need this for the plot of a story and I would like to be historically accurate, if possible. Thank you for answering.

Answer 1

In theory it is possible to disinherit ones adult son is possible. The basic rule in English law is that a testator cold leave the property, wealth or money to any person they wish. It is called ‘testamentary freedom.’