Which scenario demonstrates an intentional omission of a child from a will?

An intentional omission of a child from a will is best demonstrated when the testator explicitly states the exclusion of that child in the document. This situation indicates that the testator was aware of the child’s existence and chose to deliberately exclude them from the distribution of the estate. Such a declaration would typically be made in clear language, indicating that the omission was a conscious decision rather than an oversight.

This contrasts with circumstances such as forgetting to update the will, where the testator may not have intended to omit the child but simply failed to reflect changes in their intentions. Naming the child in a previous will does not reflect the current intention of the testator regarding their exclusion. Leaving all assets to a friend does not specifically address the status of the child and may not convey an intentional decision regarding the child's inheritance. Therefore, the explicit statement of exclusion is the clearest demonstration of intentionality in omitting a child from a will.