If I get married or if I get divorced do I need to make a new will?
In Western Australia, your will is automatically revoked when you get married or when you get divorced unless your will is carefully drafted to remain in effect after these changes.
Many of my estate planning and family law clients made their wills after they separated but before they were formally divorced, or after the started a new relationship but before their re-marriage, and are shocked to learn that their will has been automatically revoked.
Furthermore, separation, divorce and re-marriage may impact the suitability of your existing enduring power of guardianship and enduring power of attorney. You may wish to revoke and/or amend these documents to remove an ex-partner or add a new partner as attorney or guardian.
For these reasons, it is important to seek legal advice about the impact of separation, divorce and re-marriage on your existing estate planning documents.
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Email: terrence@eastandassociates.com.au
Tel: 0403 632 777
