Top Services:

Property & Conveyancing We recognise that property transactions and related issues require...

Wills & Estate Planning When someone dies, there are many practical considerations which...

Mortgage A mortgage involves the transfer of an interest in land as security for a loan or other obligation...

Top Articles:

Tips for Purchasing a Property At Conveyancing Parramatta, we understand how...

Preparing Your Home for Sale There can be a number of reasons why you want to sell your house...

Contract subject to Tenancy? Q. Is a Buyer entitled to vacant possession of the property if, on the Contract...

PDF Print E-mail
 

o    Unless the will states that it is made “in contemplation of marriage”, marriage cancels a will so you now have no will - if you die without making a new will, Intestacy would apply to you.
o    Divorce does not invalidate a will but any legacy to the former spouse is dealt with as if they had already died (which is probably how you feel anyway).  If you want to provide for an ex spouse the will would have to be very specific.  I suggest words like 'This clause is intended to apply even though I have divorced ...'