A divorce can have significant implications for your will and estate planning. Here’s what you need to know: Automatic Revocation: In many jurisdictions, including Queensland, divorce automatically revokes any provisions in your will that benefit your former spouse. This means your former spouse will no longer be entitled to inherit from your estate unless you update your will to reflect this. Updating Your Will: It is crucial to update your will after a divorce to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your current wishes. This includes appointing new executors, guardians for minor children, and beneficiaries. Power of Attorney: Review and update any powers of attorney or enduring powers of attorney to remove your former spouse if they were previously appointed. Superannuation and Insurance: Check your superannuation and life insurance beneficiary nominations. Divorce does not automatically change these, so you will need to update them to reflect your new circumstances. Seek Legal Advice: It’s advisable to seek legal advice to understand the full impact of divorce on your estate planning and to ensure all necessary updates are made. Updating your estate planning documents post-divorce ensures that your wishes are respected and helps avoid potential legal disputes in the future. Contact us on 07 5526 0499 today to learn more about how we can help with this process!