Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Effect of Divorce on Wills

What effect does getting a divorce have on a will in Texas? Does a divorce decree invalidate a will in Texas? If not, when and how do you change your will when getting a divorce?


Asked on 5/12/04, 11:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Loyd Wright Loyd H. Wright

Re: Effect of Divorce on Wills

Final Divorce Decree "eliminates" any benefits under will to divorced spouse. It is a great idea to redo your will immediately anyway while divorce is pending.

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Answered on 5/12/04, 12:13 pm


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