Estate Planning after Divorce

Just divorced?  Divorced for years? You and your ex-spouse may have Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Medical Directives that make absolutely no sense for you now.

Sometimes assets that were once nonprobate because they were jointly titled in both spouses’ names become subject to probate when they are solely owned by one spouse.

Often the most valuable asset a couple had was the retirement plan.  Has the beneficiary designation been changed?  Does the existing estate plan need to be reviewed to consider the consequences of this?  What about your life insurance?  Does your settlement agreement mandate that child support or alimony be insured?  How does this impact your estate plans?

Many of my clients are traumatized after divorce.  Dealing with an estate planning lawyer is the last thing on their mind.  But, don’t wait until it’s too late. When it comes to estate planning, when it’s too late, it’s too late.