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If you are recently divorced, the aftermath may be a very trying time, and you may be very eager to put legal matters out of your mind for a while. But it is important that your estate plan receive a comprehensive review and update as soon as possible. Here are five steps you should take.<\/p>\n
Update the beneficiaries of your will or trust<\/strong><\/a>. If you want your assets to go to your children or other family members instead of your spouse, it is important to revise your will or trust. Although your ex-spouse’s claim to your assets may be weak as a result of the divorce, you do not want your estate tied up in court.<\/p>\n Update the executor or trustee.<\/strong><\/a> If your ex-spouse is the executor or successor trustee, consider naming someone else to supervise your estate.<\/p>\n Update guardians.<\/strong><\/a> If you have minor children, your ex-spouse will, under ordinary circumstances, be their legal (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you are recently divorced, the aftermath may be a very trying time, and you may be very eager to put legal matters out of your mind for a while. But it is important that your estate plan receive a…<\/span><\/p>\n