Divorce is both an emotional and a legal process. One goal of the legal part of a divorce is to legally divide the debts and assets of the marriage. One thing that divorcing couples often overlook during the divorce process is how that divorce impacts existing estate plans. When they do think about the ramifications of divorce on estate plans, either during or after a divorce, they start wondering if an ex-wife (or husband) is entitled to an inheritance after the divorce. To help clarify the … [Read more...] about Is a Will Still Valid after a Divorce?
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What an In Terrerem Clause Can Do for You
Estate Planning practitioners field questions regarding disinheriting beneficiaries regularly. The second question often relates to what happens when that beneficiary or any other tries to have the estate plan or portions thereof overturned. An “in terrorem” or “no contest” clause usually acts as a deterrent to such beneficiaries by completing divesting them of their inheritance should they choose to initiate a lawsuit. Read on to learn more … [Read more...] about What an In Terrerem Clause Can Do for You
