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Births, deaths, marriages and divorces reshape the definition of “family” for individuals on a constant basis. It’s no wonder, then, that family law and estate planning often go hand in hand. Estate planners and divorce attorneys alike are often presented with “what if” questions that span both areas of law. Here, we explore a few common questions clients may have when faced with these life transitions. The goal of this article, is to help clients make decisions that protect their loved ones and their assets.<\/p>\n

Changing a Will<\/h3>\n

Can I change my will while getting divorced and should I?<\/strong> Although the last thing that many clients want to do once the divorce action has begun is to engage another attorney, it’s actually a good idea for them to review their estate plan this time.<\/p>\n

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Births, deaths, marriages and divorces reshape the definition of “family” for individuals on a constant basis. It’s no wonder, then, that family law and estate planning often go hand in hand. Estate planners and divorce attorneys alike are often presented with “what if” questions that span both areas of law. Here, we explore a few […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[246,320,65,86,343],"tags":[],"coauthors":[202,322],"class_list":["post-4974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-divorce-family-law-insights","category-candido","category-insights","category-kobis","category-wills-trusts-estates-insights"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Impact of Divorce on Estate Planning and Wealth Management — December 27, 2021 — Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. 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