My father reportedly left me $1 in his will at my stepmother's urging. Is it true that I cannot receive anything from his estate?

I was told years ago by a friend that I was left $1 dollar in his will, and that my father cut me out of his will at the request of my stepmother. How would I go about checking into this? Desperately Seeking AdviceDear Desperately, You don’t have to leave a child $1 in your will to disinherit them. You can do that by simply naming the person and expressing your wish that they do not share in your estate. Estate law varies by state. In... + full article