Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arkansas

WILLS DEATH AND THE ex...

if a will was done but never probated or changed,a divorce ensues and then a person dies, is the divorced spouse entitled to part or all of an estate,'' The law treats the ex as if they died before the decedent.' Ex gets zilch...is THIS APPLICABLE TO Arkansas Wills & Probate?


Asked on 5/02/07, 10:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brandon Moffitt Moffitt & Phillips, PLLC

Re: WILLS DEATH AND THE ex...

If the divorce has been finalized, then the ex-spouse is not entitled to anything of the decedent's estate (unless the decedent provided for the spouse in a new will after the divorce).

This is the case because any rights in property have already been addressed by the Court in the divorce.

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Answered on 5/02/07, 10:45 am


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