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