Will Vs. Divorce Decree?
The Divorce Decree Should over-Ride the Will, but the Actual Answer May Depend on the Language in the Divorce Agreement, the Will and State Law. .. . You're...
The divorce decree should over-ride the will, but the actual answer may depend on the language in the divorce agreement, the will and state law. ... You're best off having the matter double checked by your matrimonial attorney.
Does divorce nullify a Will?
Revoking by divorce
A divorce will not revoke the whole will. It will revoke: any gift to your former spouse. the appointment of your former spouse as an executor, trustee or guardian (Succession Act, section 13) unless you express a contrary intention in your will.
Are wills valid after divorce?
In NSW, a divorce does revoke parts of the Will, including assets distributed to the former spouse and any appointment of them as executor, trustee or guardian. ...
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