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And even then, it has no actual legal effect if you do, because at death your body becomes the property of your next of kin. It's just another part of the estate. They absolutely can override your wishes, and the most you can do is put a clause in your will that says "if my organs are not offered for donation, Andrew gets $0.10 (ten cents) inheritance; if they are, he receives 100%".


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