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Changing or revoking a will are common occurrences as your life, and those involved in it, continually change. This section explains how and when to change or revoke your will due to changes in your financial or marital situation or if you desire to change the executor, beneficiaries or guardians of your estate and answers frequently asked questions about the process.
What if Your Ex-Spouse Survives You -- What Happens in My Will
This article discusses the disposition of property in the event that you are legally separated or divorced but haven’t changed your Will and your ex-spouse survives you.
What if I No Longer Own What I’ve Willed?
Willing either something you no longer own or more property than you own can complicate settlement of your estate, and the rules for dealing with this situation vary widely from state to state.
More Reasons to Revise Your Will
Any major change in your life, such as a loss of job, death of an executor, guardian, beneficiary, or an out of state move, should get you to take out your Will and give it the once over to see if anything needs to be added, deleted or changed.
What is the effect of a divorce on a will?
The effect of divorce on a Will depends on your state’s law. In some states, a divorce decree automatically revokes your entire Will and in others, it revokes only those ...
What effect does moving to a different state have on a will?
A Will that is properly made and properly executed (signed) in your former state of residence and that would be valid under the laws of your former state, will almost ...
When do I need to update my Will, and how do I do it?
Typical reasons for changing or updating a Will are:(1) Marriage or divorce; (2) Birth or adoption of a child; (3) Death of a family member or beneficiary; (4) Changes in ...
What if I Have More Children After I Write My Will?
The way to avoid inheritance problems if you have more children after you write your Will, is to keep your Will up to date. Any time a ...
When and How Should I Revise My Will?
Estate plans should be reviewed periodically to make sure they remain current and viable. After any major change in your life you should take out your Will ...
How can I revoke a will?
If you are mentally competent, you can revoke a prior Will by destroying it, obliterating it, burning it, or tearing it up. Of course, unless the act of revocation is ...
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