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A few years ago he had a quit claim deed with a life estate made in which stated that when he passes away that the house will go to his wife and after her passing the house will go to his 4 children.
My guess is that the deed is not exactly as you described it; if it was, it would be rather unusual and, moreover, not a very tax smart thing to do. If he consulted that amazing lawyer before he did this then my guess is that it is actually a bit different than you suggest here. His lawyer is the one to tell him what his wife is entitled to get in the divorce and advise him on negotiation strategy. She can ask for whatever she wants; it does not mean she will get it.