Naomi Judd's will reportedly excludes her daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd, as well as her $25 million inheritance.

Instead, the country singer nominated her husband Larry Strickland as executor of her estate.

The exclusion of Wynonna and Ashley from her will is regarded as a "baffling move," although legal experts who spoke to Page Six said designating the spouse the executor is typical.

However, lawyer Holly Davis pointed out that Naomi's exclusion of her two kids appeared to be a "pointed, planned move on her side."

According to criminal defense lawyer Jason Goldman, Naomi may have been urged to pick Larry over her two children because it would be "cleaner and less confrontational."

He stated that, although having diverse purposes, the last is frequently difficult to detect when "overly particular."

"When many children are involved, a lengthy, split will is definitely a formula for misunderstanding and calamity."

The other half of The Judds demanded in her will that her husband have "complete authority and discretion" over any property that is an asset to her estate "without the consent of any court" or authorization from the beneficiaries of her estate.

Wynonna and Ashley's names were not listed in the will, so it's unknown whether they are beneficiaries of any of their mother's possessions.

However, Goldman notes that this does not confirm or refute whether the two girls trusted that their mother had previously established prior to her death.

"The will itself did not reference Naomi's hard assets, which may have already been handed upon the children through title transfers," the New York-based attorney stated.

Larry might also plan an inheritance based on what he believes his wife would have desired for her 58-year-old and 54-year-old daughters.

Davis stated that it's possible that the "River of Time" hitmaker had previously provided for Wynonna and Ashley or even given them presents before her death, but their removal from the will is "notable."

"But we don't know whether there is tension between her spouse and the girls, or if there is an issue or tension between the husband and the daughters, so we'll find out if there will be a will dispute in the following days through probate attorneys."

Wynonna Judd has already spoken with her attorneys about contesting her mother's will, per Radar Online, but it's prudent to wait for confirmation before jumping to conclusions.

Naomi Judd tragically committed suicide on April 30 after a long and difficult fight with mental illness.

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