When a divorce\u2014also called a dissolution of marriage\u2014is imminent, meeting with an estate planning attorney in Oakland County<\/a> is likely not at the top of anyone\u2019s list of things to do.\u00a0 But, it very well should be.\u00a0 Keep in mind that divorces can take a fairly long time (months or even years) to complete.\u00a0 It makes sense to consider what would become of your assets, or even your physical self, if you should become incapacitated or die before the divorce has been finalized.<\/p>\n If you do not take steps to change your estate plan in light of an impending divorce, then your soon-to-be ex may still be entitled to everything that was agreed upon when it was originally drawn up (or as the courts deem appropriate if no estate plan is in place).\u00a0 This means that if he or she has your medical power of attorney, all of your medical decisions will (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When a divorce\u2014also called a dissolution of marriage\u2014is imminent, meeting with an estate planning attorney in Oakland County is likely not at the top of anyone\u2019s list of things to do.\u00a0 But, it very well should be.\u00a0 Keep in mind…<\/span><\/p>\n