Updating Your Will After Divorce: Why It’s Essential
Divorce often brings a whirlwind of emotional, legal, and financial changes. In the midst of it all, one critical task is frequently forgotten: updating your will after divorce.
Recent research reveals that around 10% of divorcees never revise their will. If your ex-partner is still named as a beneficiary or executor, this oversight could have serious consequences.
Why You Need to Update Your Will After Divorce
A will is a legal document that reflects your wishes for your estate after your death. When your relationship status changes, your will should too. Failing to update it may leave your assets to people you no longer intend to benefit or cause legal complications for your loved ones.
Updating your will after divorce is especially important if:
- Your ex-partner is listed as an executor or main beneficiary
- You’ve acquired or lost property or other assets during the divorce
- You want to protect children or dependents in a new way
- You’ve remarried or entered a new relationship
When and How to Make Changes
It’s best to review your will as soon as your divorce is finalised. In fact, many people start during the separation process to make sure their intentions are clear.
Working with a solicitor or will-writing service can help you revise your documents thoroughly and legally.
At The Divorce Surgery, we help couples address key legal and financial matters early in their separation. While we don’t offer will-writing services, our Start Together and One Couple One Lawyer approaches create space for those vital decisions to be made collaboratively and calmly.
Protecting Your Future and Your Family
Updating your will after divorce gives you peace of mind. It ensures that your estate is handled according to your current wishes and protects your loved ones from uncertainty or disputes later on.
This small step can make a big difference.
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Author Name: Deborah Kabi
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