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The simple answer is that yes, you can refuse an inheritance, also called disclaiming an inheritance. It may seem strange to imagine that you might not want property or money left to you in a last will, but for some people, the situation is quite real. And lucky for those who would like to disclaim an inheritance, the law provides procedures to follow in order to do so legally and properly. (LegalZoom)