Getting a divorce will remove gifts to a former spouse, and will also remove them as executors. But what about if you suddenly died before that divorce final order eventually is made by the Court? Or what if your spouse dies before the divorce comes through?

The answer is simple: Unless you change your Will, you’re Will remains fully effective until you divorce. And should you not have a Will already in place, then your divorcing spouse could receive your entire estate.

If you are considering divorce then you don’t want your ex-spouse to receive all of their estate, do you? For this reason we recommend that you make a divorce Will now to stop this happening in the event that you were to die between now and the final date of your decree absolute in your divorce.

Make your Divorce Will now not after your divorce

But preparing a new Will while you are divorcing is a very specific type of Will.  If it is not done correctly then it will be dismissed as invalid.

Making a divorce Will now, so you can
• appoint new executors and re-distribute your estate so that your spouse does not receive any benefit in your new Will.
• Appoint guardians for your children – people who will speak on your family’s behalf for you.
What you will get:
• A Solicitor prepared Will to be signed by you. A copy stored at our offices.
• Legal Advice on the consequences and effect of a new Will.
• Telephone consultation with a solicitor you regarding your new Will.
• The opportunity to re-arrange your financial affairs and appoint who will look after your estate and ensure where possible that your former spouse will receive nothing.
• A review of your existing Will if requested.
• Polite and friendly service.
• Prompt service and no legal jargon

Benefits to you:

• Often used by couples who are in the process of divorcing.
• The reason for the new Will is to remove gifts in any family Will so as to arrangements regarding property, children, debts, and is often used as a temporary agreement until the Divorce Final Order.
• Instructions for Will can be taken by completing a form or by a telephone interview.
• Your new Will sent to you for approval before a final version is prepared.
• You can telephone us to discuss your Will so that we can help you to get it right first time.
• When the Will is prepared we will send the hard copy to you by post.

Call us now or contact us through our contact page and we will arrange to call you back at an agreed time.

A will made during a divorce is a complex area and this page simplifies matters to help the lay person.  This page should not be considered as legal advice and you should always seek the advice of an expert as if a will made during divorce is wrongly drawn up it could jeopardise your situation.

Contact us on 01582 494970 and make an appointment to speak about your divorce Will.

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