What happens to my Will when…
Having a Will allows you to decide who manages your estate and who gets your assets upon your death.
A Will should, ideally, be reviewed whenever a major life event occurs such as buying a home, the birth of a child, the birth of a grandchild, marriage, separation or divorce.
If you die without a valid Will (referred to as ‘dying intestate’), the law will decide how your estate is managed.
What happens to my Will when I marry?
A Will is revoked by marriage of the Willmaker subject to some exceptions, one of these exceptions being if the Will were made “in contemplation of marriage”.
What happens to my Will when I separate?
A Will is not revoked by separation of the Willmaker and you should seek legal advice regarding your Will if you have recently separated.
What happens to my Will when I divorce?
Divorce will invalidate the parts of your Will that mention your former spouse, however there are exceptions and you should seek legal advice regarding your Will if you have recently divorced.
Please note, the above contains very general information on the subject matter and should not be regarded as legal advice.
Legal advice should always be sought as to your specific circumstances.
