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High Swartz Law Firm › Services › Family Law › Filing for Divorce › Estate Planning and Divorce

Estate Planning and Divorce

It important to consider your estate planning needs as soon as you file for divorce. Often individuals overlook this step, but it is quite important. Under Pennsylvania law, the filing of a divorce complaint does not in any way curtail one’s right to inherit from a spouse.

You will also want to consider the existence of prior Wills or other previously executed estate planning documents in which you likely named your spouse as a beneficiary. You may choose to revise these documents immediately upon filing for divorce.

Even if you have not previously prepared a Will, you should consult with your attorney regarding Pennsylvania’s intestacy laws, which outline what happens when you die without a Will.

Your best bet is to talk with your estate planning attorney and your family attorney to coordinate a plan to best preserve your assets and ensure that wishes regarding your estate are fulfilled.

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