When you get divorced, it’s not just about dividing your assets or finances; it also affects your estate plan. By following these guidelines, you can make the necessary changes to your estate plan and obtain peace of mind...
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How Divorce Affects Your Estate Plan & What To Do

Summit Legal Group
July 15th, 2024

Divorce is among the most painful events that an individual can go through. But even more so is the need to revisit the legal documentation that governed one’s planned future. When getting married, many couples create estate plans, such as wills and trusts to protect their assets and ensure their wishes are respected in the event of their death. When you get divorced, it’s not just about dividing your assets or finances; it also affects your estate plan.

In this blog, we’ll talk more about how divorce can affect your estate plan and what you need to do about it.

Divorce is a life-changing experience that can affect your estate plans in significant ways. It is important to ensure that your estate planning documents align with your current wishes and intentions after a divorce. Collaborating with an experienced estate planning lawyer is a crucial step in this process. By following the above guidelines, you can make the necessary changes to your estate plan and obtain peace of mind that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes and intentions.

Summit Legal Group, Calgary